PUSHINESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Offensive boldness and assertiveness

Synonyms:

bumptiousness; cockiness; forwardness; pushiness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("pushiness" is a kind of...):

assertiveness; self-assertiveness (aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions)

Derivation:

pushy (marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative)