aggressive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
  2. adjective tending to spread quickly
  3. adjective characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

Etymology

From aggress + -ive. Compare with French agressif.

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