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View usage for: (pʊʃɪŋ) prepositionIf you say that someone is pushing a particular age, you mean that they are nearly that age. [informal] Pushing 40, he was an ageing rock star. More Synonyms of pushing pushing in British English (ˈpʊʃɪŋ) adjective1. enterprising, resourceful, or aggressively ambitious 2. impertinently self-assertive adverb3. almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc) pushing fifty Derived forms pushingly (ˈpushingly) adverb pushingness (ˈpushingness) noun pushing in American English (ˈpʊʃɪŋ) adjective1. aggressive; enterprising; energetic SIMILAR WORDS: agˈgressive More idioms containingpushing pushing up the daisies Examples of 'pushing' in a sentencepushing R'shiel walked toward him, pushing the monsters out of her way impatiently.A young man, head down, was pushing his bicycle up the hill from the lagoon.A hissing noise of escaping gas from the ruptured mains suddenly thumped into flame and burst across the street, pushing the firemen back.Back at the middle of the crowd, Bennie began pushing harder. All related terms of 'pushing'Definition aggressively ambitious Additional synonymsDefinition confident and direct in dealing with others an assertive style of management Synonyms confident, firm, demanding, decided, forward, can-do (informal), positive, aggressive, decisive, forceful, emphatic, insistent, feisty (informal), pushy (informal), in-your-face (British, slang), dogmatic, strong-willed, domineering, overbearing, self-assured, carnivorous (informal) Definition immodest or impudent Some young people may seem bold and confident, but inside they are very fragile. Synonyms impudent, forward, fresh (informal), confident, rude, cheeky, brash, feisty (informal), saucy, pushy (informal), brazen, in-your-face (slang), shameless, sassy (informal), unabashed, pert, insolent, barefaced, spirited, forcefulDefinition impudent or bold On stage she seems hard, brash and uncompromising. Synonyms bold, forward, rude, arrogant, cocky, pushy (informal), brazen, presumptuous, impertinent, insolent, impudent, bumptious, cocksure, overconfident, hubristic, full of yourself - push something forward
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Additional synonymsDefinition offensively self-assertive or conceited a bumptious young man Synonyms cocky, forward, arrogant, brash, swaggering, vaunting, pushy (informal), conceited, showy, overbearing, presumptuous, boastful, impudent, overconfident, vainglorious, self-assertive, egotistic, full of yourselfDefinition firmly decided He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. Synonyms resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-mindedConsumer spending was the driving force behind growth this summer. Synonyms forceful, sweeping, dynamic, compelling, vigorous, energetic, galvanic Definition relating to a force of society, history, or the mind that produces a change He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader. Synonyms energetic, spirited, powerful, active, vital, driving, electric, go-ahead, lively, magnetic, vigorous, animated, high-powered, forceful, go-getting (informal), tireless, indefatigable, high-octane (informal), zippy (informal), full of beans (informal) Definition full of boldness and initiative an enterprising and hard-working young woman Synonyms resourceful, original, spirited, keen, active, daring, alert, eager, bold, enthusiastic, vigorous, imaginative, energetic, adventurous, ingenious, up-and-coming, audacious, zealous, intrepid, venturesomeDefinition overfamiliar or disrespectful She is very forward and confident. Synonyms presumptuous, confident, familiar, bold, fresh (informal), assuming, presuming, cheeky, brash, pushy (informal), brazen, shameless, sassy (informal), pert, impertinent, impudent, bare-faced, overweening, immodest, brass-necked (British, informal), overfamiliar, brazen-faced, overassertive, fwd Definition enterprising or ambitious The estate is one of the most go-ahead wine producers in South Africa. Synonyms enterprising, pioneering, ambitious, progressive, go-getting (informal), up-and-comingDefinition disrespectful or rude I don't like strangers who ask impertinent questions. Synonyms rude, forward, cheeky (informal), saucy (informal), fresh (informal), bold, flip (informal), brazen, sassy (informal), pert, disrespectful, presumptuous, insolent, impolite, impudent, lippy (slang), discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyHer bodyguards were less than gentle with intrusive journalists. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, interfering, unwanted, impertinent, nosy (informal), officious, meddlesomeDefinition bold and insolent It would be presumptuous of me to give an opinion. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, bold, arrogant, presuming, rash, audacious, conceited, foolhardy, insolent, overweening, overconfident, overfamiliar, bigheaded (informal), uppish (British, informal), too big for your bootsAdditional synonymsDefinition with a fixed and definite purpose She had a purposeful air. Synonyms determined, resolved, resolute, decided, firm, settled, positive, fixed, deliberate, single-minded, tenacious, strong-willed, steadfast, immovable, unfalteringDefinition offensively assertive or ambitious a confident and pushy individual Synonyms forceful, aggressive, assertive, brash, loud, offensive, ambitious, bold, obnoxious, presumptuous, obtrusive, officious, bumptious, self-assertive All related terms of 'pushing' |