pushiness

noun

Definition of pushinessnext
as in opportunism

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Recent Examples of pushiness 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushiness
  1. opportunism
  2. aggression
  3. assertiveness
  4. pretentiousness
  5. competitiveness
  6. motivation
  7. determination
  8. diligence
Noun
  • But Republican rival Steve Hilton slammed the group for political opportunism.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
  • There’s deep, poetic honor in the grueling fight to rebuild a standard; to find the creative sparks and opportunism required to surprise the world again.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Definition of opportunism
Noun
  • Ukraine has every right to attack Russia’s military infrastructure that sustains its aggression.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
    — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 29 June 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
  • From workforce policy and AI governance to global competitiveness and organizational strategy, The World of Work examines how institutions can adapt and thrive in an increasingly fragmented economy.
    — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
  • Just as important as that competitive result is how leagues like MLS, the USL and even NWSL use the event as a springboard to accelerate their global relevance and competitiveness.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of competitiveness
Noun
  • Teams Like Norway Are Trying Re-Create Home Conditions Of course, good nutrition isn’t the only motivation behind what Norway and other teams may be doing.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For years, Governor Ron DeSantis has fought the College Board, the group that administers the AP test, over how its standardized tests portray many things, including race and gender but also the motivations of the Founding Fathers.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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