CEFR C1

upstart

noun

Meaning

A person who has recently achieved wealth, status, or recognition, especially one who is considered to be arrogant or to have gained it undeservedly.

Examples

The established artists dismissed the young musician as a mere upstart.
She was an upstart in the fashion industry, quickly rising to fame.

Synonyms: nouveau riche, arriviste, newcomer, beginner

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upstart (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌstɑːrt/

Definition

A person who has recently achieved wealth, status, or recognition, especially one who is considered to be arrogant or to have gained it undeservedly.

Examples

The established artists dismissed the young musician as a mere upstart.
She was an upstart in the fashion industry, quickly rising to fame.
He resented the upstart who had taken his promotion.

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