bossy

adjective

How many syllables in bossy?

There are 2 syllables in the word bossy.

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Definition of bossy:

bossy (adjective):: inclined to domineer dictatorial; domineering, overbearing, or authoritarian; offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.

Synonyms for bossy:

aggressive

arrogant

authoritarian

authoritative

autocratic

autocratical

coercive

commanding

controlling

despotic

dictatorial

dominating

domineering

hectoring

high-and-mighty

high-handed

imperious

lordly

magisterial

masterful

oppressive

overbearing

peremptory

proud

stern

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Antonyms for bossy:

accommodating

accountable

acquiescent

ambitionless

apprehensive

bashful

biddable

boneless

broad-minded

compassionate

compliant

considerate

courteous

cowed

cowering

cringing

deferential

democratic

demure

diffident

discretionary

docile

down-to-earth

dutiful

easy-going

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