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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.

Synonyms

  • High-and-mighty
  • Autocratic
  • Magisterial
  • Dominating
  • Peremptory

Related Words

  • Boss (noun)
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