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Pushy

/ˈpʊʃ.i/ · adjective

Meaning

Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious..

Example Sentences

Pushy parents 'ruin sports days'

Synonyms for pushy

obtrusivesharp-elbowedambitiousaggressiveenterprisingpushingpushful

Antonyms for pushy

unpushy

Related Words

enterprisingpushfulambitiousaggressivepushingundueexcessiveinsistentpersistentshamelessobtrusivebumptioussharp-elbowedoverbearingoverassertivethrustfuloverboldhyperassertiveoveraggressivebullish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does pushy mean?

Pushy means Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious..

What is a synonym for pushy?

Common synonyms include obtrusive, sharp-elbowed, ambitious, aggressive.

What is the opposite of pushy?

Possible antonyms include unpushy.

How do you use pushy in a sentence?

Pushy parents 'ruin sports days'

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