hyperaggressive

adjective

hy·per·ag·gres·sive | \ ˌhī-pər-ə-ˈgre-siv

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variants: or hyper-aggressive

Definition of hyperaggressive

: extremely or excessively aggressive a hyperaggressive sales agent … the high-status prizes now go only to those willing to be hyperaggressive about doing what's necessary to achieve results. —Kenneth Labich

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hyperaggressively or hyper-aggressively adverb

Genetically altered mice are scampering all over the place, losing weight, acting hyperaggressively. —Linton Weeks

hyperaggressiveness or hyper-aggressiveness noun

… the spotted hyena, famed for the hyperaggressiveness of the female member of the species. —Natalie Angier

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hyperaggressive

adjective

hy·per·ag·gres·sive | \ ˌhī-pə-rə-ˈgres-əv

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Medical Definition of hyperaggressive

: extremely or excessively aggressive hyperaggressive patients

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