CEFR B2

pushy

adjective

Meaning

Excessively or unpleasantly forceful in trying to get people to do things or accept one's opinions.

Examples

The salesperson was so pushy that I decided not to buy anything from that store.
She found her new manager to be very pushy, always demanding immediate results.

Synonyms: assertive, insistent, aggressive, overbearing, obtrusive

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pushy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊʃi/

Definition

Excessively or unpleasantly forceful in trying to get people to do things or accept one's opinions.

Examples

The salesperson was so pushy that I decided not to buy anything from that store.
She found her new manager to be very pushy, always demanding immediate results.
He was criticized for his pushy tactics during the negotiation, which alienated potential partners.

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