noun. The quality of being aggressive; the disposition to encroach upon or attack others.

noun. The state or quality of being aggressive.

noun. The result or product of being aggressive.

noun. the quality of being bold and enterprising

noun. a natural disposition to be hostile

noun. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack

"I'm going to ask you that same question, because I think there are those who would argue that a certain aggressiveness is - a swagger, if you want to call it that - is part the personality that's required to do that job."

enmity  hostility  ill will  

possessiveness  

aggression  arrogance  boldness  cynicism  fearlessness