as in authoritarian
fond of ordering people around
I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me
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Recent Examples of bossy
August begins with Mars’ debut in Libra, energizing your bossy 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world, prompting you to focus on your professional life and public image, which leaves little time for romance.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Many parents who witness such behavior grow anxious, shout bossy directives, or declare the ball off-limits entirely.
—Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Luna, born on April 10, 2022, had a big personality packed into a small, bossy frame.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won’t be a party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Many parents who witness such behavior grow anxious, shout bossy directives, or declare the ball off-limits entirely.
—Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Luna, born on April 10, 2022, had a big personality packed into a small, bossy frame.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Related Articles Miss Manners: My husband has decided that these courtesies are sexist
Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won’t be a party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossy
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This feels more important than ever in a world that tries to normalize genocide and climate catastrophe as the inevitable outcome of ongoing and increasingly authoritarian imperialist projects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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In all of our studies, this mindset was also strongly associated with authoritarian attitudes, including beliefs that some groups should dominate others and support for autocratic government.—
Abraham Rutchick,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her anxiety stems from her domineering mother (Barbara Hershey) and rival dancer (Mila Kunis) who may or may not be after her part in the ballet.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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And one of the reasons the film doesn’t succeed is Meryl Streep’s grotesque performance as the filterless, domineering matriarch.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some might see you as arrogant.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jackson returns as Wes Bryant, a handsome, intelligent, but arrogant man who had just moved to Seattle and was revealed to be a new medical intern at Grey Sloan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Clients and partners need the dynamic, authoritative showman in the red shirt.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Religion reporter Liam Adams has written extensively about denominations with Nashville ties, wrote authoritative news obituaries after the deaths of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson and Room In The Inn founder Father Charlie Strobel and has covered trends involving religion.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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One day, after a surprise visit from her overbearing mother-in-law, the 38-year-old professional was forced to defend her home, her career and even her beloved pet.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Bossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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