aggressive
adjectiveHow many syllables in aggressive?
There are 3 syllables in the word aggressive.How to pronounce aggressive:
Definition of aggressive:
- aggressive (adjective):
- full of anger or hostility
- tending toward or exhibiting aggression
- having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; positive in his convictions".
Synonyms for aggressive:
adventurous
aggers
aggro
ambitious
antagonistic
arsey
assertive
battleful
bellicose
belligerent
biffo
bold
combative
competitive
confident
contrary
daring
destructive
dynamic
energetic
enterprising
fierce
go-getting
hard-hitting
high-pressure
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