pushy
word
/ˈpʊʃi/
/pˈʊʃi/
Definition
Describes a person who tries too hard to get what they want, often in a rude or annoying way.
Usage & Nuances
"Pushy" is informal, and often used negatively to warn about someone's behavior. Common with salespeople, colleagues, or anyone being too forceful. Don't confuse with 'determined' (positive); 'pushy' crosses social boundaries and can annoy people.
Spanish: agresivo - insistentePortuguese (BR): insistente - agressivoPortuguese (PT): insistente - agressivoChinese (Simplified): 咄咄逼人 - 爱出风头Chinese (Traditional): 咄咄逼人 - 愛出風頭Hindi: जबरदस्त - दबाव डालने वालाArabic: مُلحّ - انتهازيBengali: অত্যন্ত চাপিয়ে দেওয়া - জোরাজুরিRussian: навязчивый - напористыйJapanese: 押しが強い - 押し付けがましいVietnamese: quá áp đặt - quá thúc épKorean: 강압적인 - 지나치게 나서는Turkish: fazla ısrarcı - baskıcıUrdu: دبنگ - ضرورت سے زیادہ اصرار کرنے والاIndonesian: terlalu memaksa - agresif
Example Sentences
The salesman was very pushy and wouldn't take no for an answer.
basic
Her pushy attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
basic
Don't be so pushy with your opinions.
basic
My boss gets a bit pushy when deadlines are close.
natural
"I don't want to seem pushy, but have you finished the report yet?"
natural
She can be a bit pushy in meetings, but she gets things done.
natural