B2 verb ニュートラル

aggressive

/əˈɡresɪv/

Behaving in a forceful or hostile manner, often showing a readiness to attack or argue. In a professional context, it describes a determined and bold approach to achieving success.

例文

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1

The dog became aggressive when the stranger approached its food bowl.

The dog started acting in a hostile and threatening way toward the stranger.

2

The government's aggressive foreign policy has led to increased tensions in the region.

The government's forceful and confrontational international strategy caused regional stress.

3

Whoa, don't get so aggressive! I was just joking about your haircut.

Don't react so angrily; I was only making a joke.

語族

名詞
aggression
Verb
aggress
副詞
aggressively
形容詞
aggressive
関連
aggressor
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覚え方のコツ

Aggressive starts with 'Aggr-', which sounds like a growl (Grrr!). Think of a growling dog to remember its hostile meaning.

クイックテスト

The CEO decided on an ____ expansion plan to double the company's size within a year.

正解!

正解は: aggressive

例文

1

The dog became aggressive when the stranger approached its food bowl.

everyday

The dog started acting in a hostile and threatening way toward the stranger.

2

The government's aggressive foreign policy has led to increased tensions in the region.

formal

The government's forceful and confrontational international strategy caused regional stress.

3

Whoa, don't get so aggressive! I was just joking about your haircut.

informal

Don't react so angrily; I was only making a joke.

4

Studies suggest that aggressive behavior in children can be influenced by media consumption.

academic

Research indicates that hostile actions in kids might be affected by what they watch.

5

To dominate the tech industry, the company launched an aggressive marketing campaign.

business

The firm used a very bold and energetic advertising plan to lead the market.

語族

名詞
aggression
Verb
aggress
副詞
aggressively
形容詞
aggressive
関連
aggressor

よく使う組み合わせ

aggressive behavior hostile or violent conduct
aggressive marketing bold and energetic advertising strategies
aggressive cancer a type of disease that spreads very quickly
highly aggressive extremely forceful or hostile
aggressive stance a confrontational position or attitude

よく使うフレーズ

passive-aggressive

showing indirect resistance or non-verbal hostility

aggressive growth

rapid and bold expansion of a business or investment

aggressive pricing

setting prices very low to drive out competitors

よく混同される語

aggressive vs assertive

Assertive means being confident and direct without being rude; aggressive implies hostility or a lack of respect for others.

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使い方のコツ

While often negative (meaning 'angry' or 'violent'), this word is used positively in business and sports to mean 'highly competitive' and 'determined to win'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'aggressive' to mean simply 'energetic.' Be careful, as calling someone aggressive can be seen as an insult in social situations.

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覚え方のコツ

Aggressive starts with 'Aggr-', which sounds like a growl (Grrr!). Think of a growling dog to remember its hostile meaning.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'aggressus', meaning 'stepped toward' or 'attacked'.

文法パターン

Used as a qualitative adjective. Can be followed by a preposition: aggressive towards someone/something. Comparative form: more aggressive; Superlative form: most aggressive.
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文化的な背景

In American business culture, being 'aggressive' is often praised as a sign of a 'go-getter' attitude, whereas in some East Asian cultures, it may be viewed as a lack of harmony.

クイックテスト

The CEO decided on an ____ expansion plan to double the company's size within a year.

正解!

正解は: aggressive

関連単語

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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