aggressiveness

noun

Definition of aggressivenessnext
1
as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity because of the mayor's aggressiveness in tackling problems, there have been significant changes for the better

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2
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) has the aggressiveness one needs to pursue a career in show business

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3
as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel male bettas, known for their aggressiveness, are best raised alone

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  1. ambition
  2. intensity
  3. aggression
  4. initiative
Noun
  • Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • To fight to make sure everyone has a fair shot to pursue their ambitions.
    Molly Nagle, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambition
Noun
  • Amidst the intensity of meeting tight deadlines and working at an optimum level for extended periods, Kathy believes a necessary element of ‘fun’ is missing from the equation.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Energy to pump freshwater to shore through long subsea pipes can be supplied by renewable sources, resulting in a process with about half the energy intensity of conventional desalination.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin highlighted the part of the pact that allows the potential use of Russian nuclear warheads deployed to Belarus in response to an aggression.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But for some, their disability can lead to frustration and, in turn, aggression.
    Camille Phillips, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of aggression
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  • The success of these initiatives hinges on one critical factor: clean, reliable data.
    Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Many countries today do not need to be cajoled by Trump’s negotiators to align with U.S. de-risking initiatives; China’s economic slowdown and rising national security concerns about reliance on Chinese-centric supply chains provide incentive enough.
    Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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