Bossy (Adjective)
Meaning
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a bossy person who always tried to tell others what to do, even when they didn't ask for her opinion.
- His bossy attitude made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him, as he always had to have the final say.
- The teacher's bossy way of speaking made the students feel uncomfortable and intimidated.
- Her bossy behavior was starting to get on everyone's nerves, as she constantly tried to control every aspect of the project.
- The bossy tone in her voice made it clear that she was not open to suggestions or feedback from others.