aggressive: Meaning and Definition of

ag•gres•sive

Pronunciation: (u-gres'iv), [key]
— adj.
  1. characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
  2. making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player.
  3. vigorously energetic, esp. in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson.
  4. boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver.
  5. emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund.
  6. using daring or forceful methods: aggressive treatment of infection.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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