PUSHINESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pushiness

noun

Definition of pushiness

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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

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Noun

By combining money with hard work in a traditionally Democratic state, Rockefeller overcame suspicions of political opportunism and rose from state legislator to secretary of state to governor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of opportunism

Noun

Close emphasized wanting her team’s identity forged in successfully contesting 3-point shots, defending ball-screen coverage, working to connect on help-side defense and maintaining a level of assertiveness.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
As Russia sees it, the new American assertiveness in Venezuela, Cuba, and the Caribbean is unsurprising.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 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

Eyes are now on Senate control, as an unexpected competitiveness by Democrats in a handful of red states has put the majority into play.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
OpenAI cited South Korea's ranking among global leaders in AI readiness and significant public-private funding to strengthen competitiveness as reasons for expanding its presence in the country.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of competitiveness

Noun

When an agent cannot confidently call a cold prospect, establish rapport, ask intelligent questions, uncover motivation, handle resistance and move the conversation toward an appointment, the size of the database becomes almost irrelevant.

— Ran Biderman, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Regardless of the motivations though, Whittingham's right that the Ducks have significant advantages over other teams.

— Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

In other words, the letters include enough information for people to make inquiries of their own and decide if the determinations are correct.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
For Valerto, the experience has reinforced his belief that starting a business doesn't necessarily require extensive experience, just determination and a willingness to learn.

— Scott Withers, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Both have done their diligence, and both believe in the company.

— Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Regulations are changing too slowly and unevenly, as European policymakers have delayed some reporting and due-diligence requirements, while product and import rules continue to advance.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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