aggressiveness
The state or quality of being aggressiveThe state or quality of being aggressive.
» He has none of his father's aggressiveness.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being aggressive.
Aggressivität
агресси́вностьagressívnostʹ
агреси́вністьahresývnistʹ
the quality of being bold and enterprising
(uncountable, usually)The propensity of a soil or water to dissolve metal or cement structures.
The aggressiveness of various sulfate salts towards concrete is partly related to solubility.
(countable, usually)The result or product of being aggressive.
Examples
5 sentencesHe has none of his father's aggressiveness.
Sami was known for his unpredictability and aggressiveness.
Tom's aggressiveness is increasing.
This leads to passive aggressiveness.
The US lost the war in Afghanistan because of poor management, aggressiveness, and the corruption of the Afghan ruling elite.
Translations
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Forms
plural: aggressivenesses| Singular | aggressiveness |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- a natural disposition to be hostile:belligerencepugnacity
- a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack:aggression
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable