Competitive describes situations where people or organizations are trying hard to win or be the best, or a person who strongly wants to outperform others. It can also mean offering good value compared to rivals.
From Latin *competitivus* “relating to rivalry,” from *competere* “to strive together.” It keeps the sense of active striving against others.
A competitive person isn’t just trying to be good; they’re trying to be better than someone else. That “better than” mindset can drive excellence, but it can also quietly turn everything—even relaxing—into a scorecard.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.