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aggressive

US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The firm launched an aggressive marketing campaign to win more customers.

Word Family

NounNoun
aggressor aggression aggressiveness
VerbVerb
aggress
AdjectiveAdj
aggressive gốc
AdverbAdv
aggressively

Synonyms

  • assertiveaggressively self-assured
  • combativeinclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
  • forcefulcharacterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

Collocations

  • Easy aggressive dog
    describing aggressive dog (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)
  • Medium aggressive marketing strategy
    describing aggressive marketing strategy (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)
  • Hard aggressive portfolio diversification
    describing aggressive portfolio diversification (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)
  • Very Hard passive-aggressive organizational culture
    a collocation phrase: passive-aggressive organizational culture

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