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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
- /ˌʌnəˈgrɛsɪv /
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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
Definitions of unaggressive word
- adjective unaggressive characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 1
- adjective unaggressive making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 1
- adjective unaggressive vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 1
- adjective unaggressive boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 1
- adjective unaggressive emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 1
- adjective unaggressive Medicine/Medical. (of a disease or tumor) spreading rapidly or highly invasive; difficult or impossible to treat successfully. pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects: aggressive chemotherapy. 1
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Origin of unaggressive
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; aggress(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Unaggressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unaggressive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
unaggressive usage trend in Literature
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adj unaggressive
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
adjective unaggressive
- overbalancing — Present participle of overbalance.
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