pushiness

noun

Definition of pushinessnext
as in opportunism

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Recent Examples of pushiness One person sees confidence while someone else sees pushiness. — Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 From his first moments onscreen in a performance of Duracell Bunny physicality and motormouth pushiness, Chalamet conveys the sense of a shameless young man willing himself toward greatness with a combination of chutzpah, amorality and unshakeable self-belief. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025 Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor. — Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushiness
  1. opportunism
  2. aggression
  3. assertiveness
  4. pretentiousness
  5. competitiveness
  6. motivation
  7. determination
  8. diligence
Noun
  • Political opportunism Nobody enjoys paying taxes or seeing their money misspent.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Her Democratic opponent in the congressional race, former CBS Miami news anchor Elliot Rodriguez dismissed her new ad as political opportunism.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of opportunism
Noun
  • Saturday's vote came as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For all their talent, the defining feature of London City Lionesses is their aggression without possession.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • Organizations tend to notice people who project assertiveness.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Under its five-year plan established in 2022, the country has doubled its defense spending to about 2% of its gross domestic product to build up its Self-Defense Forces’ offensive role to counter China’s growing assertiveness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of assertiveness
Noun
  • Staff members treat patrons like family, a welcome departure from the pretentiousness that sometimes comes with more luxurious bookings.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gabrielle and Katerina credit the enduring appeal of Dan Tana’s to its persistent lack of pretentiousness.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of pretentiousness
Noun
  • There is an intellectual curiosity and a real competitiveness.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With the team up and running, improving on-track competitiveness is now critical.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitiveness
Noun
  • In her ultra-popular cycling classes, Griffith offers an hour of relief and release, motivation and inspiration.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The signatures of these AI leaders might not reveal much about their intentions or their motivations.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • That family history does bring with it a high level of determination to continue despite the losses and the constant threats of more attacks.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The scale of the crackdown underscored the authorities’ determination to disrupt a fast-growing protest campaign that has mobilized thousands of young people, drawn opposition support and intensified scrutiny of Modi.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Leaders should understand their data, governance, diligence processes and decision rights before a live opportunity puts them under pressure.
    — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of dwelling on the past, fulfill your duties objectively and with diligence.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of diligence

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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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