Meaning & use
pushy
Excessively assertive or forceful in trying to get what one wants.
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The pushy salesman kept calling even after she said no twice.
Her pushy attitude at meetings often left coworkers feeling overlooked.
A note on using this word
Pushy is generally negative, describing behavior seen as rude or inconsiderate rather than simply confident.
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