noun

aggressiveness

uh-GREH-sihv-nihs

noun

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

aggressivenesses plural

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The coach praised the team's _____ on defense.

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

oneness likeness idleness lateness rudeness niceness cuteness awareness whiteness closeness politeness gentleness