pushy
adjective
obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
pushiness
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a word derived from
pushy.
Example Sentences
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I’m trying to understand your financial adviser’s logic and their alleged pushiness, because they seem to be pushing hard for these conversions.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
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
On the subject of pushiness: I have a bigger problem.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2019
Flattery and pushiness were weapons that Michel deployed, he conceded.
From The Guardian ● May 31, 2012
