Aggressive and Coy

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Aggressive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.

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Coy is an antonym for aggressive.

Coy adjective - Affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest.

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Aggressive is an antonym for coy in very modest topic.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

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