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
Modest is an antonym for aggressive.
Modest
Modest adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: appealingly modest about her success in the fashion industry
Aggressive is an antonym for modest.
Both words in one sentence
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Sonja is not particularly modest, has an aggressive appetite for sex, booze and food, sings bawdy songs and has a mouth as foul as anyone else's she might encounter.
Source: Comicbook / Red Sonja -
Although heavily Chinese-oriented and occasionally aggressive when drunk, she is overall a good, modest, kindhearted lady.
Source: Dragon Lady
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