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aggressiveness

uh-GREH-sihv-nihs

Aggressiveness (noun) means the quality or state of being aggressive. Example: “The coach praised the team's aggressiveness on defense.”

noun
1
The quality or state of being aggressive.
"The coach praised the team's aggressiveness on defense."
"His aggressiveness in meetings put colleagues on edge."

How to Use Aggressiveness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow aggressive someone or something is.

Common pairings
level of aggressiveness

Word Forms

aggressivenesses plural

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Etymology

From "aggressive" + the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aggressiveness” mean?

The word “aggressiveness” means the quality or state of being aggressive. In plain terms, how aggressive someone or something is.

How do you pronounce “aggressiveness”?

“Aggressiveness” is pronounced uh-GREH-sihv-nihs (/əˈɡrɛsɪvnɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “aggressiveness” in a sentence?

Here is “aggressiveness” used in a sentence: “The coach praised the team's aggressiveness on defense.”

What part of speech is “aggressiveness”?

“Aggressiveness” is a noun.

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