Pushy (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative; "an aggressive young executive"; "a pushful insurance agent".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The used car salesman had a pushy demeanor that made me feel uncomfortable as he tried to get me to make a deal.
- Her pushy attitude toward getting the project done was admirable, but it sometimes rubbed her coworkers the wrong way.
- The pushy agent constantly called and emailed me, trying to get me to buy a time-share.
- The pushy crowd at the concert was overwhelming, and I had to push back to protect myself.
- The pushy manager was notorious for being ruthless in his pursuit of success, stepping on others to get ahead.