aggressive

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
- The dog became aggressive when strangers came near her puppies.अजनबी जब उसके पिल्लों के पास आए तो कुतिया आक्रामक हो गई।
- The batter played an aggressive innings, hitting eight sixes.बल्लेबाज़ ने आक्रामक पारी खेली और आठ छक्के लगाए।
Synonyms & antonyms
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 · हिन्दी | ग़ुस्से और ज़ोर से पेश आना, हमला करने या झगड़ने को तैयार |
| Arabic · العربية | يتصرّف بغضب وعنف، مستعد للهجوم أو الجدال |
| French · Français | qui se comporte de façon agressive et violente, prêt à attaquer ou à se disputer |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | bersikap 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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