Meaning & use

pushy

adjective·Everyday

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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