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How to pronounce pushiness in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms bumptiousness, cockiness, forwardness
Type of assertiveness, self-assertiveness
Derivation pushy

Examples of pushiness

pushiness
As for NATO, Soviet pushiness in 1947-48 surely played the biggest role.
From the stltoday.com
But if they kick and scream to get their policies adopted, voters punish them for pushiness.
From the economist.com
What is perceived as pushiness at Centre Court is arguably just mad-keen enthusiasm for the game.
From the guardian.co.uk
However, there is no room for pushiness, only direct response.
From the suntimes.com
Pushiness is the best strategy for aspiring trainers to break into the film world, Tottman says.
From the guardian.co.uk
British officials are loudly exasperated with Polish greed, pushiness and unrealistic expectations.
From the economist.com
That is partly because they object to Mr Stern's pushiness.
From the economist.com
And not helped by the pushiness of the Boleyn faction.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Vatican, with a couple thousand years of history on its side, does not respond to urgency or pushiness.
From the time.com
More examples
  • Bumptiousness: offensive boldness and assertiveness