aggressiveness
noun/əˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/
Frequency rank: #14,840 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of being forceful, bold, or hostile in pursuing goals or confronting others.
Example sentence
His aggressiveness on the soccer field helped the team win the championship.
Synonyms & related words
- intensity
- assertiveness
- forcefulness
- boldness
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