pushy

Example Sentences

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“They don’t necessarily like him, because he can be difficult to work with and very, very demanding, very pushy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Strong but never pushy, she had self-composure and poise beyond her years,” the obituary said.

From Seattle Times

Do other charities have this problem with pushy volunteers?

From Washington Post

But in some contexts — in a note, say, to your boss or your mother-in-law — an ! might come off as too forceful or pushy or naively joyful.

From Washington Post

The team is careful about its approach, listening carefully to reasons for hesitancy and making sure not to come off as too pushy or strident.

From Los Angeles Times