Aggressiv
Example: Sein aggressives Verhalten erschwerte die Verhandlungen erheblich.
Definition
"Aggressiv" describes a behavior or attitude characterized by readiness to attack, confront, or assert oneself forcefully, often in a hostile or intense manner. For example, in the phrase, 'Sein aggressives Verhalten erschwerte die Verhandlungen erheblich,' it highlights a confrontational approach that makes negotiations difficult.
Etymology
The word "aggressiv" comes from the Latin verb 'aggredi,' meaning 'to approach' or 'to attack.' It entered German through French and Latin influence, carrying the sense of initiating conflict or assertive action. Did you know? The root 'ag-' means 'to do' or 'to drive,' which perfectly captures the proactive and forceful nature of being 'aggressiv.'
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"Aggressiv" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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