Competitive
adjective
Trying very hard to win or be the best.
The competitive spirit of the athletes was clearly visible during the race.
Often appears as...
- competitive spirit
- competitive market
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
In the competitive world of business, only the best succeed.
Often appears as...
- competitive sport
- competitive exams
adjective
Capable of or likely to compete successfully with others.
The team remained competitive, despite several defeats.
Often appears as...
- competitive edge
- competitive team
adjective
Offering goods or services at prices that are intended to attract a large number of customers.
The company offers competitive prices to attract more customers.
Often appears as...
- competitive pricing
- competitive bid
adjective
Related to the requirement that a company or organization show that it is not causing harm to competition in order to avoid legal action.
The antitrust laws are in place to ensure competitive practices.
Often appears as...
- competitive practices
- competitive laws
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Formal
adjective
Trying very hard to win or be the best.
The competitive spirit of the athletes was clearly visible during the race.
Often appears as...
- competitive spirit
- competitive market
adjective
Relating to or characterized by competition.
In the competitive world of business, only the best succeed.
Often appears as...
- competitive sport
- competitive exams
adjective
Capable of or likely to compete successfully with others.
The team remained competitive, despite several defeats.
Often appears as...
- competitive edge
- competitive team
adjective
Offering goods or services at prices that are intended to attract a large number of customers.
The company offers competitive prices to attract more customers.
Often appears as...
- competitive pricing
- competitive bid
adjective
Related to the requirement that a company or organization show that it is not causing harm to competition in order to avoid legal action.
The antitrust laws are in place to ensure competitive practices.
Often appears as...
- competitive practices
- competitive laws
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Desire to Win
Refers to the strong motivation to achieve victory or excellence in a field.
Her competitive nature led her to the top of her class.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Others
Implies actively seeking to outperform rivals in any given area.
He took on the challenge with a competitive fire.
Pro Tip 3/3Winning Mindset
Focuses on the mental attitude that one is aiming to be the best compared to others.
She approached the game with a competitive mindset.
Pro Tip 1/3Desire to Win
Refers to the strong motivation to achieve victory or excellence in a field.
Her competitive nature led her to the top of her class.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Others
Implies actively seeking to outperform rivals in any given area.
He took on the challenge with a competitive fire.
Pro Tip 3/3Winning Mindset
Focuses on the mental attitude that one is aiming to be the best compared to others.
She approached the game with a competitive mindset.
Pro Tip 1/3Desire to Win
Refers to the strong motivation to achieve victory or excellence in a field.
Her competitive nature led her to the top of her class.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Others
Implies actively seeking to outperform rivals in any given area.
He took on the challenge with a competitive fire.
Pro Tip 3/3Winning Mindset
Focuses on the mental attitude that one is aiming to be the best compared to others.
She approached the game with a competitive mindset.
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How playing sports...
or not competitive enough. It can also take time to find a sport that plays to your strengths. That's completely okay. But if you spend some time looking, you'll be able to find a sport that fits your individual needs, and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community,
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Are athletes really...
but because of the body types advantaged in their sports, they wear the same length pants. Seven inches difference in height, these men have the same length legs. Now in some cases, the search for bodies that could push athletic performance forward ended up introducing into the competitive world
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Which country does the...
in order to do well, you need to do good. If you want to sell more products, if you want to get more investment, if you want to become more competitive, then you need to start behaving, because that's why people will respect you and do business with you, and therefore, the more you collaborate,
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Your body language may...
that's influenced by our nonverbals, and that's ourselves. We are also influenced by our nonverbals, our thoughts and our feelings and our physiology. So what nonverbals am I talking about? I'm a social psychologist. I study prejudice, and I teach at a competitive business school,
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A brief history of chess...
after sacrificing his queen and both rooks. But the emergence of formal competitive play in the late 19th century meant that strategic calculation would eventually trump dramatic flair. And with the rise of international competition, chess took on a new geopolitical importance.
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Beware, fellow...
but by ensuring that workers are paid enough so that they actually don't need those programs. Let's invest enough in the middle class to make our economy fairer and more inclusive, and by fairer, more truly competitive, and by more truly competitive,
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Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
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Speed Eating PIPE National...
with a fork these table manners don't apply in the world of competitive eating or sometimes call speedy the goal here eat as much as you can in a short period of time ladies and gentlemen so it is and so it shall be
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Giving checkmate is...
chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became gradually competitive it suited very much to my character as from a very
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
support him again our brain too wrestles with our own similar problems we are as social and as competitive
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How playing sports...
or not competitive enough. It can also take time to find a sport that plays to your strengths. That's completely okay. But if you spend some time looking, you'll be able to find a sport that fits your individual needs, and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community,
Video examples
Are athletes really...
but because of the body types advantaged in their sports, they wear the same length pants. Seven inches difference in height, these men have the same length legs. Now in some cases, the search for bodies that could push athletic performance forward ended up introducing into the competitive world
Video examples
Which country does the...
in order to do well, you need to do good. If you want to sell more products, if you want to get more investment, if you want to become more competitive, then you need to start behaving, because that's why people will respect you and do business with you, and therefore, the more you collaborate,
Video examples
Your body language may...
that's influenced by our nonverbals, and that's ourselves. We are also influenced by our nonverbals, our thoughts and our feelings and our physiology. So what nonverbals am I talking about? I'm a social psychologist. I study prejudice, and I teach at a competitive business school,
Video examples
A brief history of chess...
after sacrificing his queen and both rooks. But the emergence of formal competitive play in the late 19th century meant that strategic calculation would eventually trump dramatic flair. And with the rise of international competition, chess took on a new geopolitical importance.
Video examples
Beware, fellow...
but by ensuring that workers are paid enough so that they actually don't need those programs. Let's invest enough in the middle class to make our economy fairer and more inclusive, and by fairer, more truly competitive, and by more truly competitive,
Video examples
Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
Video examples
Speed Eating PIPE National...
with a fork these table manners don't apply in the world of competitive eating or sometimes call speedy the goal here eat as much as you can in a short period of time ladies and gentlemen so it is and so it shall be
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became gradually competitive it suited very much to my character as from a very
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
support him again our brain too wrestles with our own similar problems we are as social and as competitive
Example 1 of 10
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Jack Welch
American Businessman
The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it.
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Arsene Wenger
French Coach
I also think we live in a competitive world, and I love competition.
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Rafael Benitez
Spanish Coach
Carlo Ancelotti is very competitive, but he does it with respect.
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Anu Malik
Indian Composer
Only talent helps you to survive in this competitive world.
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Jessica Mauboy
Australian Musician
I am a deeply competitive person when it comes to music.
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Fred
Brazilian Footballer
England is the most competitive league in the world.
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James Anderson
English Athlete
A competitive edge has helped me through my career.
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John Hickenlooper
American Politician
The world has become rapidly more competitive.
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Andrew Luck
American Athlete
I'm not afraid to say I'm competitive.
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Luke Kuechly
American Football Player
I've been competitive my whole life.
Quote examples
Jack Welch
American Businessman
The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it.
Quote examples
Arsene Wenger
French Coach
I also think we live in a competitive world, and I love competition.
Quote examples
Rafael Benitez
Spanish Coach
Carlo Ancelotti is very competitive, but he does it with respect.
Quote examples
Anu Malik
Indian Composer
Only talent helps you to survive in this competitive world.
Quote examples
Jessica Mauboy
Australian Musician
I am a deeply competitive person when it comes to music.
Quote examples
Fred
Brazilian Footballer
England is the most competitive league in the world.
Quote examples
James Anderson
English Athlete
A competitive edge has helped me through my career.
Quote examples
John Hickenlooper
American Politician
The world has become rapidly more competitive.
Quote examples
Andrew Luck
American Athlete
I'm not afraid to say I'm competitive.
Quote examples
Luke Kuechly
American Football Player
I've been competitive my whole life.
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