competitive

[kuhm-pet-i-tiv] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

willing to oppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive ambitious competing cutthroat vying

WEAK

antagonistic at odds combative dog-eat-dog emulous killer killer instinct opposing rival streetwise

Antonyms

WEAK

noncompetitive unambitious

Example Sentences

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“Our job is to put a competitive team on the floor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"I don't know how you are a competitive business in the future without having a strong competency in this."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The housing market here is extremely competitive, with houses selling for over the asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“It’s all competitive and stuff. I don’t like that.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence