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aggressiveness

[/əˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/]
nounfeminine
agressividade
1. The quality of being ready or likely to attack or confront; hostile or violent behavior
The dog's aggressiveness made it dangerous around children.
A agressividade do cão o tornava perigoso perto de crianças.
2. In business or competition, the quality of being forceful and assertive in pursuing goals
The company's aggressiveness in marketing helped it capture market share.
A agressividade da empresa no marketing ajudou-a a conquistar participação de mercado.
3. An emotional state characterized by anger, hostility, or combativeness
His aggressiveness during the argument was uncalled for.
Sua agressividade durante a discussão foi injustificada.
Synonyms
hostilitycombativenessbelligerenceassertivenesspugnacity
Antonyms
passivitygentlenessmeeknessdocilitypeacefulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agressividade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agressividade
Common in business contexts
Portugal
agressividade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

aggressive behavior
show aggressiveness
display aggressiveness
tone down one's aggressiveness
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