aggressive

Everyday

1. Aggressive describes someone who acts angrily and is ready to attack, fight or hurt others. tree →
2. Aggressive can also mean very determined and forceful, as in an aggressive player in a game. tree →
3. In medicine an aggressive illness spreads fast. tree →

In the lessons

In safety and social lessons pupils learn to spot aggressive behaviour (shouting, pushing, threatening) and to stay calm and get help. In science some animals are aggressive when protecting young or territory. In sport an aggressive player attacks a lot.

Examples

• The dog became aggressive when someone touched its puppies. tree →
• Shouting and pushing is aggressive behaviour. tree →
• If someone is aggressive, walk away and tell an adult. tree →
• Wasps can get aggressive near their nest. tree →
• She is an aggressive tennis player who always attacks the net. tree →
• Stay calm; don't be aggressive back. tree →

Note

Spelled with double g and double s: aggressive. Noun: aggression. Opposites: calm, gentle, peaceful. «Assertive» (saying what you need firmly and politely) is good; «aggressive» means pushing or hurting others.