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Meaning of competitive
having or showing a strong desire to win or succeed
Etymology of competitive
The word "competitive" originated from the Latin "competere", which means to strive or struggle together, derived from "com-" (together) and "petere" (to strive or seek)
Historically, the term has been used to describe situations or environments where individuals or groups are pitted against each other, often with the goal of achieving superiority or success
Synonyms
aggressive
ambitious
driven
enterprising
forceful
high-pressure
intense
keen
motivated
pushy
rival
ruthless
sharp
spirited
strenuous
tenacious
tireless
uncompromising
unrelenting
voracious
zealous
assertive
bold
daring
dogged
fierce
fiery
fervent
ferocious
firm
formidable
gritty
hard-nosed
impassioned
insistent
persistent
potent
powerful
resolute
robust
rugged
savage
severe
stern
strong-willed
tough
unyielding
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong desire to win or succeed, especially in competition with others
- * Involving or characterized by competition
Usage Examples
- The company has a highly competitive sales team that consistently meets or exceeds its targets
- * The athlete's competitive nature drives her to train harder and push herself to new limits
- * The market is highly competitive, with many businesses vying for the same customers
Antonyms
apathetic
complacent
cooperative
detached
disinterested
idle
inactive
indolent
lackadaisical
languid
lethargic
listless
noncompetitive
passive
phlegmatic
relaxed
sedentary
sluggish
unambitious
unenthusiastic
uninvolved
unmotivated