bossy

Example Sentences

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This may sound bossy, but in the absence of clear communication, we tend to overanalyze, says Sara Jane Ho, an etiquette expert and host of the Netflix show “Mind Your Manners.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

“And I’m pretty bossy too, but she’s just like, ‘Look, this is how it’s gonna go.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

One small, slightly bossy note: leaf shape matters.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

What they have in common is markets that have walloped their bossy giant neighbor’s.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

“These are...the bossy ones. Bullies don’t care who they hurt to get their own way. Sometimes the pain is even the goal. But the bossy ones...they think they’re doing the right thing for everyone.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix