bossy

/'bɔsi/
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bossy

A bossy older sister tells her younger brother to clean his room.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power: Describes a person who is domineering, likes to give orders, and often asserts authority in an unpleasant or unreasonable way.
Usage
  • The word "bossy" is used to describe a person's character or behavior. It is generally a negative and critical term, implying that someone is overly controlling or authoritarian.
  • It is most commonly used in informal contexts to describe people in everyday situations, such as among friends, family, or coworkers.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • My older sister was very bossy when we were kids.
    • He has a bossy attitude that makes it difficult to work with him.
    • The committee chairperson is too bossy and doesn't listen to other opinions.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be/get bossy with someone": to act in a domineering way toward a specific person.
    • Don't you get bossy with me; we're equals on this project.
Variants and Related Words
  • Boss (n, v): While "boss" as a noun is neutral (meaning a supervisor or leader), the verb "to boss someone around" is closely related to "bossy" and means to order someone around in a domineering way.
    • Stop trying to boss me around!
Synonyms
  • Domineering: Asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way.
  • Overbearing: Unpleasantly overpowering.
  • Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority.
  • Imperious: Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant.
Antonyms
  • Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
  • Meek: Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on.
  • Acquiescent: Ready to accept something without protest.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • Bossy boots (n, informal): A playful or mildly critical term for a bossy person.
    • Oh, don't be such a bossy boots; let someone else decide for a change.
bossy

A bossy older sister tells her younger brother to clean his room.

Adjective
  1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
    • an autocratic person
    • autocratic behavior
    • a bossy way of ordering others around
    • a rather aggressive and dominating character
    • managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
    • a swaggering peremptory manner

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