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单词 pushy
释义

pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē How to pronounce pushy (audio)
pushier; pushiest
: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
pushily
ˈpu̇-shə-lē How to pronounce pushy (audio)
adverb
pushiness
ˈpu̇-shē-nəs How to pronounce pushy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • aggressive
  • ambitious
  • assertive
  • enterprising
  • fierce
  • go-getting
  • high-pressure
  • in-your-face
  • militant
  • self-asserting
  • self-assertive
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Example Sentences

he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
Recent Examples on the Web And there were plenty of opportunities for him to be upset by pushy fans who wanted an autograph, a photo, or a lengthy, dull conversation, some times within a few minutes of going on the air. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 The company capitalized on strong demand for an Amazon-like car shopping experience, helping customers avoid the inconveniences of visiting vehicle lots and haggling with pushy salespeople. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 24 May 2022 Fanny is pushy and bold and unapologetic about wanting to be a star. Naveen Kumar, Town & Country, 12 July 2022 The marine mammal has gotten a bit pushy in the water off the island about 20 miles east of Corpus Christi, according to a press release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022 Adam Daniel’s performance as pushy TV director Gary is detailed in its creation, but his delivery style feels too contemporary for the play’s 1989 setting. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2022 It’s saturated and rich color without being energetic or pushy. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2022 In particular, Halim’s elaborate work on a splendid blue caftan for the pushy wife of a town official fascinates Youssef. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 Is Lorraine his mother, an angel, a pushy stranger, or none of the above? Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē How to pronounce pushy (audio)
pushier; pushiest
: too aggressive : forward

pushy

adjective

1
as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • aggressive
  • ambitious
  • assertive
  • fierce
  • adventurous
  • militant
  • energetic
  • vigorous
  • enterprising
  • confident
  • in-your-face
  • belligerent
  • self-assertive
  • daring
  • go-getting
  • combative
  • pugnacious
  • domineering
  • high-pressure
  • bellicose
  • determined
  • self-asserting
  • obtrusive
  • argumentative
  • dynamic
  • warlike
  • quarrelsome
  • hustling
  • bold
  • truculent
  • contentious
  • emphatic
  • cocky
  • overbearing
  • bumptious
  • overambitious
  • impudent
  • adventuresome
  • insolent
  • unapologetic
  • disputatious
  • brassy
  • dashing
  • strenuous
  • feisty
  • cheeky
  • overconfident
  • trigger-happy
  • hyperaggressive
  • emboldened
  • dominating
  • venturous
  • brash
  • gladiatorial
  • gutsy
  • gung ho
  • presumptuous
  • venturesome
  • discordant
  • cocksure
  • audacious
  • unyielding
  • scrappy
  • imperious
  • forward
  • bare-knuckled
  • unsubdued
  • bare-knuckles
  • magisterial
  • lordly
  • bare-knuckle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unassertive
  • unaggressive
  • easygoing
  • unambitious
  • docile
  • relaxed
  • submissive
  • deferential
  • amenable
  • acquiescent
  • timid
  • nonassertive
  • compliant
  • ambitionless
  • shy
  • bashful
  • passive
  • tractable
  • humble
  • meek
  • yielding
  • unobtrusive
  • mild
  • quiet
  • diffident
  • obsequious
  • subdued
  • laid-back
  • resigned
  • low-pressure
  • shrinking
  • modest
  • reserved
  • unenterprising
  • demure
  • grovelling
  • retiring
  • mousy
  • subservient
  • lowly
  • servile
  • cringing
  • mousey
  • slavish
  • cowering
  • groveling
  • overmodest
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • busy
  • intruding
  • intrusive
  • annoying
  • officious
  • meddlesome
  • obtrusive
  • rude
  • nosy
  • pushing
  • interfering
  • meddling
  • presumptuous
  • prying
  • nosey
  • snoopy
  • bumptious
  • trespassing
  • protrusive
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • presuming
  • brazen
  • inquisitive
  • invading
  • overbearing
  • curious
  • harassing
  • impertinent
  • bold
  • pestiferous
  • superserviceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unobtrusive
  • reticent
  • reclusive
  • uninvolved
  • taciturn
  • quiet
  • withdrawn
  • silent
  • restrained
  • hands-off
  • reserved
  • subdued
  • inhibited
  • retiring
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