bossy
adjectiveHow many syllables in bossy?
There are 2 syllables in the word bossy.How to pronounce bossy:
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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