Agressive vs. Aggressive: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 23, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Agressive," while the correct spelling is "Aggressive." Aggressive refers to confrontational or forceful behavior or actions.

Which is correct: Agressive or Aggressive
How to spell Aggressive?

Agressive is Incorrect

Aggressive is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "Aggressive" has two 'g's and two 's's to stress its forcefulness.

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Oct 23, 2023
Think of an "aggressor" who would need the extra 'g' and 's' to be forceful.

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Relate "aggressive" to "progressive"; both have double consonants in the middle.

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Connect it to "aggression," which also has two 'g's and two 's's.

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Memorize the phrase "double trouble" to remember the double 'g' and 's.'

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Oct 23, 2023
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Agressive and Aggressive Definitions
Aggressive
Aggressive can indicate a willingness to compete or take risks.
Her aggressive business strategy paid off.

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Sep 15, 2023
Aggressive
Aggressive describes confrontational or antagonistic behavior.
His aggressive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

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Aggressive
Aggressive may imply forceful pursuit of one's aims.
The attorney was aggressive in defending his client.

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Aggressive
Aggressive can also signify unprovoked offensive actions.
Aggressive tactics are not welcomed in friendly games.

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Aggressive
Aggressive can describe assertive or intense expressions of any quality.
He was aggressive in his pursuit of justice.

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Aggressive
Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion
An aggressive regime.

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Aggressive
Of or relating to an investment or approach to investing that seeks above-average returns by taking above-average risks.

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Aggressive
Fast growing; tending to spread quickly and invade
An aggressive tumor.

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Aggressive
Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment
An aggressive approach to treating the infection.

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Aggressive
Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.
An aggressive policy, war, person, nation

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Aggressive
(programming) Of heuristics, source code optimization techniques, etc.: exploiting every opportunity to be applied.

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Aggressive
(finance) Involving high risk for potentially high reward.
An aggressive stock; an aggressive portfolio

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Aggressive
Tending or disposed to aggress; having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of one's own ends at the expense of others or mindless of others' needs or desires; characterized by aggression; making assaults; unjustly attacking; as, an aggressive policy, war, person, nation; an aggressive businessman; an aggressive basketball player; he was aggressive and imperious in his convictions; aggressive drivers. Opposite of unaggressive.
No aggressive movement was made.

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Aggressive
Marked by self-confident ambition, competitiveness, energy and initiative; as, an aggressive young executive.

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Aggressive
Having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends;
An aggressive businessman
An aggressive basketball player
He was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions
Aggressive drivers

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Aggressive
Marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative;
An aggressive young exective
A pushful insurance agent
A pushing youth intent on getting on in the world

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Aggressive
Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight;
Aggressive acts against another country
A belligerent tone

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FAQs
Which preposition is used with Aggressive?
"Towards" is often used, as in "aggressive towards someone."

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Which conjunction is used with Aggressive?
"And" is common, as in "aggressive and assertive."

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Which vowel is used before Aggressive?
Either "an" or "a" can be used depending on the context.

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Is Aggressive a negative or positive word?
It can be either, depending on context, but is often seen as negative.

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What is the plural form of Aggressive?
Since it's an adjective, it doesn't have a plural form.

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Oct 23, 2023
Is Aggressive an abstract noun?
No, it's not an abstract noun; it's an adjective.

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Why is it called Aggressive?
The term derives from the Latin "aggredi," meaning to approach or attack.

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Is Aggressive an adverb?
No, it's not an adverb. The adverb form is "aggressively."

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Oct 23, 2023
What is the singular form of Aggressive?
"Aggressive" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form.

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Is the word Aggressive imperative?
No, it's not imperative; it's an adjective.

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How do we divide Aggressive into syllables?
It can be divided as "a-ggres-sive."

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What is another term for Aggressive?
Another term could be "assertive" or "forceful."

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Which article is used with Aggressive?
Either "a" or "the" can be used depending on context.

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Which determiner is used with Aggressive?
Determiners like "this," "that," "these," and "those" can be used.

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Oct 23, 2023
What is the second form of Aggressive?
Again, as an adjective, it doesn't have different forms.

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Oct 23, 2023
What is the third form of Aggressive?
It doesn't have a third form as it's an adjective.

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Oct 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Aggressive?
The stress is on the second syllable: "ggres."

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What is the opposite of Aggressive?
The opposite could be "passive" or "timid."

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Oct 23, 2023
What is the first form of Aggressive?
It's an adjective, so it doesn't have verb forms.

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How is Aggressive used in a sentence?
"Aggressive" can be used to describe behavior or actions: "She adopted an aggressive approach to solving the problem."

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Oct 23, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
