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pushy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpʊʃi// UK //pˈʊʃi// pushy

adj. behaving in a way that makes other people feel uncomfortable or annoyed. You use this to describe someone who is too eager to get their way or to be noticed.

adj. behaving in an aggressive or overbearing manner that causes discomfort or annoyance to others. Often used to describe social behavior or personality traits.


SIMPLE

He is very pushy and always tries to get his way.

CONTEXTUAL

The salesperson was so pushy that I felt uncomfortable and left the store without buying anything.

COMPLEX

While some might view her as a determined advocate for her clients, others find her pushy nature difficult to tolerate in a professional setting where subtlety is preferred.

Synonyms
Origin

From push + -y.

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