pushy
adjective
obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
pushiness
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a word derived from
pushy.
Example Sentences
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City workers, in turn, sometimes appeared to tire of the company’s pushiness during negotiations: “this matter is no longer up for discussion,” one wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“She doesn’t have that pushiness that many politicians tend to have, which is ‘Who is in the front, who gets to be on TV?’” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2026
For all her pushiness, Nellie was his true love, and the attention he devoted to her recovery after a stroke is deeply moving.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2018
Like Canada itself, the gray jay is a pleasant surprise, comforting for its lack of pushiness and dramatics, endearing for its wit and poise.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2016
Despite his mother's pushiness, he underperformed at school.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2013
