bossiness

noun

Definition of bossinessnext
as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of bossiness The endless bossiness of government in California is a big problem. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossiness
  1. arrogance
  2. imperiousness
  3. high-handedness
  4. haughtiness
  5. dominance
  6. condescension
  7. hauteur
  8. superciliousness
Noun
  • What might seem arrogance in others feels merely reasonable coming from her.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But while that might suggest arrogance, Dawson’s answer to another question reflects humility.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • The hysteria often comes with a fat dollop of Trumpian imperiousness, not requesting your engagement so much as demanding it.
    — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Love this imperiousness aimed at doctors from a hospital bed.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Definition of imperiousness
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  • Pay the bills As reported by the Sentinel’s Ryan Gillespie, the high-handedness came to a head last week.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of high-handedness
Noun
  • Sarah and Billo were plain-sailing people who didn’t pursue beauty or seek out texture, whereas Fanny was an exquisite snob without the circumstances to support such haughtiness.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Pearl revels in wickedness, presenting a literary world in which a successful writer’s haughtiness is both encouraged and rewarded.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of haughtiness
Noun
  • But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The acquisition also shows how Nvidia is using the enormous financial resources generated by its dominance of AI chips to secure strategic positions beyond its core business.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • What’s more, Reid and Sherrell said, condescension from medical providers over cultural beliefs or practices can be a death knell for public health.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • James, though loving and well-intentioned, can’t help but show his skepticism, repeatedly (and blithely unaware of his condescension) asking if his wife remembered to take her meds today.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of condescension
Noun
  • Anna, her hauteur hardening like a protective shell, is aghast.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • His hauteur could be endearing or off-putting.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Definition of hauteur
Noun
  • However, in the wrong hands, being silent can signal disdain and superciliousness.
    — Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of superciliousness

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“Bossiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossiness. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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