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pushy

pushy

Meaning of pushy

overly forceful

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British English/ˈpʊʃi/
American English/ˈpʊʃi/
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pushy with German translation

pushy usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Try not to be pushy when asking for feedback.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

A pushy friend can make you feel uncomfortable at social events.

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pushy belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

pushyaufdringlich
kindfreundlich
smartintelligent
quietleise
boringlangweilig
lazyfaul
angrywütend

pushy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between pushy / intrusive / clingy / obtrusive / meddlesome / persistent

I
🇬🇧English
intrusive

invading privacy or personal space; more about unwanted involvement

C1Often

The reporter's questions felt intrusive and inappropriate.

C
🇬🇧English
clingy

emotionally dependent or needing constant attention; often used for relationships

B2Often

He got jealous when she spent time with friends because he was clingy.

O
🇬🇧English
obtrusive

noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome way; intrusively conspicuous

C1Rarely

The advertising was obtrusive and ruined the website's layout.

M
🇬🇧English
meddlesome

given to interfering in others' affairs; intrusive and unwanted interference

C1Rarely

The neighbours are too meddlesome about our renovations.

P
🇬🇧English
persistent

continuing firmly or obstinately; sustained effort, not necessarily intrusive

B2Very Often

His persistent calls finally convinced me to join.

🇬🇧English

domineering and oppressive; imposing one's will on others

C1Often

Her overbearing manner made it hard for colleagues to speak up.

A
🇬🇧English
aggressive

forceful and sometimes hostile; can imply physical or verbal hostility

B2Very Often

He used an aggressive tone during the meeting and upset people.

🇬🇧English

seeking to control others in an arrogant way; similar to overbearing

C1Often

His domineering attitude made teamwork difficult.

🇬🇧English

bold in a rude or socially inappropriate way; too familiar

B2Often

He was a bit forward, asking about her salary on their first date.

🇬🇧English

likes telling others what to do; domineering in a directive way

B1Often

Stop being so bossy and let others decide.

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How to pronounce pushy and what this word means

pushy means pushy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce pushy

/ˈpʊʃi/

pushy translation

pushy

pushy examples

Try not to be pushy when asking for feedback.

pushy transcription

/ˈpʊʃi/, /ˈpʊʃi/

Questions about this word

pushy meaning: what does it mean?

overly forceful

pushy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pushy is pronounced as /ˈpʊʃi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pushy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Try not to be pushy when asking for feedback. Translation: Постарайся не быть навязчивым, когда просишь отзыв.

Is pushy part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, pushy can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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