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more aggressive

ADJECTIVE

belligerent, hostile

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combative contentious destructive intrusive threatening

WEAK

advancing antipathetic assailing attacking barbaric bellicose disruptive disturbing encroaching hawkish intruding invading martial militant offensive pugnacious quarrelsome rapacious warlike

Antonyms

WEAK

calm complaisant easy-going laid-back

ADJECTIVE

assertive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold cocky dynamic energetic forceful smart tough vigorous zealous

WEAK

assertory brassy cheeky come on domineering enterprising flip fresh get up and go go after hard sell imperious masterful militant nervy pushing pushy sassy shooting from the hip smart alecky strenuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dull idle impotent inactive lethargic meek shy slow timid weak

WEAK

calm complaisant easy-going laid-back

Example Sentences

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A Google spokeswoman said the lightweight Fitbit Air is easier to move during more aggressive exercises, especially if the band isn’t snug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Adding Kessler comes as state attorneys general have been taking a more aggressive role in waging anti-trust fights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

My hair loss isn’t as severe as it is for folks with more aggressive alopecia, but it’s still tough to live with.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Vemic says Andreescu has been playing "even more aggressive than before" and has been finishing points more at the net.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A few of his remaining investors asked why he hadn’t been more aggressive on the public relations—as if that were a part of the business!

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis