Upstart Meaning in English
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Definition
A person or organization that has recently risen to power, fame, or wealth, often acting boldly or arrogantly towards established people.
Usage & Nuances
Usually negative, implying arrogance or disrespect from a newcomer to the established order. Common as both noun ('an upstart') and adjective ('an upstart company'). Not typically used in positive contexts.
Spanish: advenedizo - arribistaPortuguese (BR): emergente - arrivista - parvenuPortuguese (PT): emergente - arrivista - parvenuChinese (Simplified): 暴发户 - 新贵Chinese (Traditional): 暴發戶 - 新貴Hindi: नवउदीत व्यक्ति (अहंकारी) - नया अमीरArabic: متطفل (في المجتمع) - طَفْلٌ نَاهِضBengali: উন্নয়নশীল ব্যক্তি - সদ্য ক্ষমতাশালী ব্যক্তি - নবাগত (ঘৃণাসূচক অর্থে)Russian: выскочкаJapanese: 成り上がり者Vietnamese: kẻ mới nổiKorean: 신참 - 신흥 세력Turkish: zıpkın - yeni yetmeUrdu: نووارد - خودسر (منفی معنی میں)Indonesian: pendatang baru - naik daun (dengan kesan sombong)
Example Sentences
The upstart challenged the old champion to a match.
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Many upstarts try to enter the technology market every year.
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She dislikes the upstart attitude of her new coworker.
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That little café is an upstart trying to beat the city's famous bakeries.
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He acted like a true upstart, ignoring everyone's advice.
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No one took the upstart seriously until she started winning awards.
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