Synonyms for

Competitive

Verb / kʌˈmpetʌtɪv / / kʌˈmpetɪtɪv / Another word for competitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Competitive means related to or involving competition or rivalry.

Synonyms & similar words

noncompetitive militant privateenterprise freeenterprise competitory rivalrous competitive challenging aggressive ambitious cutthroat determined dog-eat-dog fierce intense keen spirited relentless ruthless serious strong tenacious vying zealous combative

Synonyms by register

Formal

contending rivalrous combative

Informal

game up for it up for anything

Literary

aspiring striving

Antonyms

cooperative uncompetitive unambitious passive unassertive accommodating

Common collocations

  • competitive advantage
  • competitive spirit
  • competitive pricing
  • competitive market
  • competitive edge
  • competitive salary
  • competitive environment
  • competitive analysis

Word family

noun competition
verb compete
adverb competitively

Usage note

Often used to describe a desire to win or be more successful than others. It can have positive connotations of drive and ambition, or negative ones of aggression and ruthlessness depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. I am very competitive when I play games.
  2. She is a competitive swimmer and loves to win races.
  3. The business world can be very competitive.
  4. He always wants to be the best and is very competitive in everything he does.
  5. The sports teams were very competitive and played hard to win.

Quotes

  • "A true winner is someone who is willing to give their all, even when they know they won't be the first one across the finish line." - Unknown
  • "Competition is the spice of sports; but if you make spice the whole meal you'll be sick." - George Leonard
  • "I have a competitive nature and a passion for the game." - Lionel Messi

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