Are yellow jackets the most aggressive wasps?

Are yellow jackets the most aggressive wasps? Yellow jackets are among the most aggressive wasps, but not necessarily the most aggressive overall, as aggressiveness varies by species and situation. Yellow jackets are known for being highly defensive of nest, easily provoked, and willing to sting multiple times, especially in late summer when colony is large and foraging aggressively for sweets and protein, making them seem very aggressive to humans at picnics. However, other wasps like hornets, especially European hornet and Asian giant hornet, and paper wasps can also be aggressive when nest threatened. Bald-faced hornets, which are actually yellow jacket relatives, are considered very aggressive. Yellow jackets are more aggressive than many paper wasps and bees, as they sting with less provocation and can sting repeatedly. So while they are among most aggressive common wasps encountered by people, title of most aggressive may go to hornets, but yellow jackets are certainly one of most aggressive and most likely to sting humans due to proximity to human food and nests near homes.