B1 — Intermediateadjective
aggressivo
aggressive, combative
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
violentobelligerantecombattivoarrabbiatoprepotente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
mitepacificodocileremissivobonario
Usage note
'Aggressivo' can be mildly negative (assertive-aggressive) or strongly negative (violent). 'Violento' is clearly negative (violent). 'Combattivo' can be positive (fighting spirit). 'Prepotente' means bullying/overbearing. 'Belligerante' is formal (belligerent).
Example
"Il suo atteggiamento aggressivo crea tensioni in ufficio."
"His aggressive attitude creates tension in the office."
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