PUSHY Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē

Definition of pushy

as in aggressive

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects

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as in busy

thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one

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Recent Examples of pushy Under normal conditions, someone who’s bossy or pushy can come across as arrogant and annoying. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 An argument ensued after a pushy mother-in-law offered her young grandchild a sugary drink, once again pitting the parents against the grandparents. — Parents, 16 July 2026 Thirty-four years having passed since the last go-round, we are treated to such modern advances as catfishing, drones, deep fakes, social media and pushy true-crime podcasters. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Others are quick to be pushy, even bullying. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pushy

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Adjective

Cramer also pointed to Abercrombie's aggressive share repurchases as another boost to earnings per share.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough, being aggressive in what was a must-win series finale against the Washington Nationals, chose to go to his bullpen early.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Up to half of the more than 200,000 mountain glaciers — vast, slow moving rivers of ice that creep across the world’s peaks — are expected to disappear by the end of this century, even if ambitious climate goals are met.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Some argue that cultural norms of male leadership and even outright discrimination keep women from top roles, while others argue that women are less ambitious than men.

— Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambitious

Adjective

The flight attendant was attentive without being intrusive, handling meal service and smaller requests in an efficient but friendly manner that made the overnight crossing feel personalized rather than just riding in a comfortable space.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Medvedev, 30, is having the kind of season that might drive a player toward intrusive, existential thoughts — even before considering the fact that he is predisposed to them like few sports stars are.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrusive

Adjective

Ambivalent about leaving Wisconsin, Caroline is befriended by the officious Jemma James (Mary Holland), whose husband, Eli (Michael Hough), is a railroad man.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of officious

Adjective

Adults’s Gen-Z characters tend to see their comforts as transient, their identities as mutable, and seriousness as an annoying obligation, all of which the second season pokes at a bit.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Fluctuating estrogen levels can disrupt the nerves responsible for your sense of scent, leading to this symptom that’s equally bizarre and annoying.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026