Upstager (Noun)
Meaning
A selfish actor who upstages the other actors.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lead actor was notorious for being an upstager, always trying to steal the spotlight from his co-stars.
- Her tendency to be an upstager made it difficult for the rest of the cast to shine in the production.
- The director had to constantly remind the upstager to tone down his performance and let the other actors have their moments.
- Despite his talent, the upstager's behavior made him unpopular among his fellow thespians.
- The upstager's constant ad-libs and improvisations threw off the rest of the cast and disrupted the flow of the play.