Word
Definition
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.
Examples
“He is very pushy and always tries to get his way.”
“The salesperson was so pushy that I felt uncomfortable and left the store without buying anything.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From push + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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