as in authoritarian
fond of ordering people around
I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me
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Recent Examples of bossy
On March 1, Venus retrograde will ignite your bossy 10th house of reputation and career goals, urging you to reflect on whether your relationship and connections fit into the grand scheme of things.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won't be a party.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Any ideas on how to approach a bossy elder sibling?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Tensions run high toward the middle of the month, as the moon will peak in Leo and your bossy 10th house of authority and reputation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won't be a party.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Any ideas on how to approach a bossy elder sibling?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Tensions run high toward the middle of the month, as the moon will peak in Leo and your bossy 10th house of authority and reputation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossy
Adjective
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The obvious split between a democratic Taiwan and an authoritarian China is an uncontestable reality and is part of the international consensus.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office just a few weeks ago, President Trump has rapidly depleted the reservoir of America’s soft power with an authoritarian bent and astonishing speed.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps most frustrating to Mainers: the domineering influence of Boston in the state’s government.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ava Daniels is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the villains, of course, exuding every nastily relatable emotion; the stepmothers and sorceresses are vain, arrogant, dismissive, lonely, rude, and outrageous.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leadership is often associated with grand speeches, authoritative presence and a commanding voice.—
Mohammad Bahareth,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are lots of ways to be an authoritative parent, which can leave moms and dads (but mostly moms) feeling rudderless.—
Gail Cornwall,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The complainant claimed to feel uncomfortable and her companions described Alves’ attitude towards her as overbearing.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Licensed therapist Lauren Mollica advised that maintaining a united front as a couple is key when dealing with overbearing parents.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Bossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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