pushiness

noun

Definition of pushinessnext
as in opportunism

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Recent Examples of pushiness 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
  • Simmons, meanwhile, will receive his opportunities over the coming weeks — his legs and opportunism surely give him an excellent chance to take his first-ever Grand Tour stage win this July.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • But Republican rival Steve Hilton slammed the group for political opportunism.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of opportunism
Noun
  • Yet the franchise, for all its mayhem, didn’t run on belligerence, or at least channelled its aggression in a disarming way.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Even after the sub-par performance against Paraguay – admittedly, the South Americans’ physicality and aggression contributed to that – the fans’ belief never wavered.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • Mediterranea takes that knack for quiet assertiveness to new heights.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
  • Research on gender stereotypes has consistently found that ambition, assertiveness, and competitiveness are viewed differently depending on who displays them.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of assertiveness
Noun
  • Advertisement Jones uses his antihero’s blunt self-appraisals to avoid the pretentiousness endemic to stories about artists.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
  • There's no pretentiousness or rigid formality, but the service, food, and wine are top-notch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Definition of pretentiousness
Noun
  • With all the change in Miami Gardens, there are visions of returning to consistent competitiveness for the first time since Dan Marino was Dolphins quarterback and eventually a Super Bowl title, which hasn’t been delivered since 1973.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • His competitiveness stood out when the Royals first met with him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of competitiveness
Noun
  • Despite the injuries, Etxanobe said his motivation for participating is rooted in his connection to family heritage rather than adrenaline.
    — Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Kothari’s motivation for the app comes from a desire to address multiple issues at once.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • This post-interview diligence is particularly important in today’s tough job market for entry-level workers, according to Hendler-Grunt.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of diligence

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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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