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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

It seems like that that kind of like the role of being a little bossy and advocating for her sisters and making sure everything’s moving properly.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

Scrum-halves are supposed to be loud and bossy, but Gibson-Park isn't either of those things.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

He would accept Magic for who she was, bossy yet playful, self-centered yet fun, but he would not forget who he was either.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el