Lexical entry

アグレッシブ

aguresshibu

Aggressive; forceful, assertive, or keenly competitive in manner.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource UncertainSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for behavior, style, or attitude that is forceful, pushy, or strongly competitive. In some contexts it can be positive, meaning energetic or proactive.

forceful or assertive in manner
energetic, pushy, or highly competitive

Examples

Example Sentences

彼は会議で非常にアグレッシブな意見を述べた。

かれはかいぎでひじょうにアグレッシブないけんをのべた。

He expressed very aggressive opinions at the meeting.

generated example

新しい監督は、もっとアグレッシヴに攻めるよう指示した。

あたらしいかんとくは、もっとアグレッシヴにせめるようしじした。

The new coach instructed the team to attack more aggressively.

generated example

彼はビジネスにおいて常にアグレシブな姿勢を崩さない。

かれはビジネスにおいてつねにアグレシブなしせいをくずさない。

He always maintains an aggressive stance in business.

generated example

アクティブ

Energetic, engaged, or operating.

アットホーム

Comfortably warm, relaxed, and informal in atmosphere.

アドホック

Done or created for a specific case, often temporarily.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: related-candidate-uncertain
Active language: English