aggressive

Definition

  • adjective: ready and willing to fight, argue, etc.
  • adjective: tending toward or exhibiting 'aggression'
  • synonyms: enterprising, pushful, pushing

Examples

  • The company took 'aggressive' steps to prevent illegal use of their equipment.

  • The publisher has been very 'aggressive' in promoting the book.

  • The city began an 'aggressive' campaign to encourage recycling.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ... Sorry. I did it again. My bad. They're getting to the rink. Now, when you get out there. You be aggressive. - I know Dad. - Not too aggressive. You know. You guys don't have to come to every game. Are you kidding? (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) I have to go. Hazel, you have to be hungry. You didn't even eat lunch. I'm just not hungry. Hazel, you cannot not eat. I'm aggressively un-hungry. Hazel, I know Gus is sick, but you got to take care of yourself. This has nothing to do with Gus. Well, then you've (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars
  • (..) Okay, we split into two groups, defense and offense. Who put you in charge? Someone has to make a decision. We need to be more aggressive. We need to be smart about it. You're not gonna jump, are you? No, I'm just trying to get a good vantage point. Good thinking. (..)
    2014 Divergent