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
  • According to a veteran of the New York museum world, speaking on background, Weiss’s replacement of Suda could have at least the appearance of opportunism.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is disgraceful political opportunism, and Zohran should not simply go along with it, particularly when immigrant families’ livelihoods are being destroyed.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportunism
Noun
  • These can range from infidelity and intimidation to aggression and extreme violence.
    — David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • On the other hand, Washington cannot allow Chinese aggression against its neighbors.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • As Russia sees it, the new American assertiveness in Venezuela, Cuba, and the Caribbean is unsurprising.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations tend to notice people who project assertiveness.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of assertiveness
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  • 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
  • Brown chose competitiveness, something Brooklyn can show well before anyone knows its final record.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft closed at a record high Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year, completing a remarkable comeback after shares plunged more than a third on concerns about AI spending and Copilot's competitiveness.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitiveness
Noun
  • In many instances, a nature lead might find that their underlying motivation is at odds with their employer’s, causing friction and making their — suddenly outsized — remit difficult to fulfil.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Spoelstra insisted that wasn’t a source of motivation to begin this season against Ball’s new team.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • Lydia obviously provides some support, ballast and encouragement, determination for him.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Any value or meaning your creative work will ever have begins with your determination to actually do it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Taken together, these two mistakes represented an almost-unfathomable breach of basic diligence.
    — Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Give Growth Planning An Earlier Starting Point Early marketing diligence gives investors more time to investigate opportunities and develop a credible plan with management.
    — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of diligence

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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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