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aggressive

adjective/əˈɡresɪv/ (uh-GRES-iv)Level B2
aggressive meaning picture: An angry street dog barking with bared teeth at a startled delivery rider.
Picture meaning of “aggressive” — behaving in an angry, forceful way, ready to attack or argue

behaving in an angry, forceful way, ready to attack or argue

An aggressive person or animal acts in a threatening way. In sport or business, aggressive can also mean very bold and determined.

aggressive meaning in Hindi

ग़ुस्से और ज़ोर से पेश आना, हमला करने या झगड़ने को तैयार

आक्रामक व्यक्ति या जानवर धमकाने वाले ढंग से पेश आता है। खेल या कारोबार में aggressive का मतलब बहुत साहसी और दृढ़ भी हो सकता है।

Examples

  1. The dog became aggressive when strangers came near her puppies.अजनबी जब उसके पिल्लों के पास आए तो कुतिया आक्रामक हो गई।
  2. The batter played an aggressive innings, hitting eight sixes.बल्लेबाज़ ने आक्रामक पारी खेली और आठ छक्के लगाए।

Synonyms & antonyms

hostileviolentforcefulboldgentlepeacefulpassive

Memory trick

a-GRESS-ive: an aggressive dog steps forward (Latin gress- = step) right at you.

💡 Did you know?

Some animals show aggressive behavior to protect their young ones. This is a natural instinct used to keep their families safe from potential threats in the wild.

Word origin

From Latin 'aggredi' (to approach, attack), from 'ad' (towards) + 'gradi' (to step).

Other meanings

adjective Forceful and hostile in a way that pressures the other side.

adjective Ready to attack or argue; very forceful or competitive.

aggressive meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीग़ुस्से और ज़ोर से पेश आना, हमला करने या झगड़ने को तैयार
Arabic · العربيةيتصرّف بغضب وعنف، مستعد للهجوم أو الجدال
French · Françaisqui se comporte de façon agressive et violente, prêt à attaquer ou à se disputer
Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesiabersikap marah dan kasar, siap menyerang atau berdebat
Chinese · 中文带有敌意、咄咄逼人的,随时准备攻击或争吵

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