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aggressive

intermediateB2

/əˈɡrɛsɪv/ · ag-gres-sive

likely to attack or confront; characterized by or tending toward unfriendly or violent behavior.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

likely to attack or confront; characterized by or tending toward unfriendly or violent behavior.

حملہ کرنے یا مقابلے کے لئے زیادہ مائل؛ غیر دوستانہ یا تشدد کی پیشنگوئی کرنے والا۔

جارحانہ

jarihana

Synonyms

hostilebelligerentassertiveدشمنانہجنگجوپختہ

Antonyms

peacefulcalmgentleپرامنپرسکوننرم

Common Collocations

  • aggressive stance
  • aggressive negotiation
  • aggressive marketing

Example Sentences

His aggressive approach to business often scared away potential partners.

اس کا جارحانہ کاروباری طریقہ اکثر ممکنہ شراکت داروں کو ڈرا دیتا تھا۔

Us ka jarihana karobari tareeqa aksar mumkinah sharakdaron ko dara deta tha.

She showed an aggressive play style that helped her win the championship.

اس نے ایک جارحانہ کھیلنے کا انداز دکھایا جو اسے چیمپئن شپ جیتنے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا۔

Us ne aik jarihana khelne ka andaaz dikhaya jo use championship jeetne mein madadgar saabit hua.

The team's aggressive defense was crucial for their victory.

ٹیم کی جارحانہ دفاع ان کی فتح کے لئے اہم تھا۔

Team ki jarihana difa un ki fatah ke liye ahem tha.

Easily Confused With

assertive:While assertive means confidently self-assured and able to express oneself, aggressive implies a tendency to attack or confront.

Word Family

aggression
nounجارحیت
aggressor
nounجارح

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

The word 'aggressive' starts with 'ag', reminding you of 'attack'.

Picture a bulldog showing its teeth ready to charge.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

موجو کے آنگن میں تیرے ہر کو آشنائی رہے، کھلے ہوئے دل کے ساتھ موزوں رہیے،

Moujoo ke aangan mein tere har ko aashnai rahe, khulay huay dil ke saath mozoon rahiye.

In the courtyard of your presence, may every facade remain familiar; Let us be well-matched, with open hearts.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگ سے نہ کھیلیں، کچھ لوگ جرحانہ بن جاتے ہیں۔

Aag se na khelen, kuch log jarihana ban jatay hain.

Don't play with fire; some people become aggressive.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "aggressivus" — attacking

First known use: 1800

The word has evolved from Latin 'aggressus', the past participle of 'aggredi', meaning 'to approach' or 'to attack'.