bossy

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes I feel he is more grown-up and I'm more childish," she says, "though I can be quite bossy."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

This may sound bossy, but in the absence of clear communication, we tend to overanalyze, says Sara Jane Ho, an etiquette expert and host of the Netflix show “Mind Your Manners.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

“She’s so bossy and she’s really forward,” said Davis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

What they have in common is markets that have walloped their bossy giant neighbor’s.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Josie hadn’t even noticed the plain white wall beyond all the bossy whatnots.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix