Adjective (1)
I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me
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Moreover, some toddlers can also be quite bossy and demand that pretend play reaches their standards of entertainment and originality, instructing parents on the intricacies of the backstory and dialogue.—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 July 2025 Giving a clear direction is different than being bossy!—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 With the sun in Cancer igniting your bossy 10th house of career, publicity and reputation in the world, the spotlight shifts to your professional goals, sense of authority and public persona.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025 The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 will ignite your bossy 10th house of authority, urging you to take a closer look at how your professional life influences your personal life.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bossy
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