Aggressive
Aggressive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.
Usage example: if you don't take a more aggressive approach to this yard pretty soon, the weeds are going to take over completely
Brash and aggressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brash" instead an adjective "Aggressive".
Brash
Brash adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Aggressive and brash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggressive" instead an adjective "Brash".
Nearby Word: brassy
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Intrepid Reporter: Paloma is brash and aggressive in chasing the East Coast Killer story, and displays similar attitude in her escape attempts from captivity.
Source: Video Game / Still Life 2 - Women Are Wiser: The female forensic scientist is a lot calmer and more rational than the male detective, who is brash and aggressive.
Source: Film / Fear Island -
Yamato Nadeshiko: Motoko has the classic apperance but is too brash and aggressive to truly fit.
Source: Manga / Love Hina
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