bossiest
Most pushy around
Bossiest is the superlative form of bossy, describing someone who is the most inclined to give orders and expect obedience from others.
A bossy person tends to be domineering or controlling, often in situations where such authority isn't warranted.
She's the bossiest person in our friend group—always deciding where we eat.
The term carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the behavior is unwelcome or excessive.
Exercising power unjustly
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- despoticExercising absolute authority
oppressive · high-handed · autocratic · coercive · intimidating · iron-fisted · lordly · commanding
Excessive control over details
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
- meddlingIntrusive interference in others' concerns
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
smothering · suffocating · paternalistic · possessive · invasive · nitpicking · hovering · nagging
Sure of oneself
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- boldCourageous and daring
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
outspoken · resolute · determined · insistent · emphatic · direct · frank · unabashed
tyrannical
Exercising power unjustly
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
despotic · oppressive · high-handed · autocratic · coercive · intimidating · iron-fisted · lordly · commanding · peremptory
micromanaging
Excessive control over details
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
- meddlingIntrusive interference in others' concerns
intrusive · smothering · suffocating · paternalistic · possessive · invasive · nitpicking · hovering · nagging · pestering
confident
Sure of oneself
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- boldCourageous and daring
forthright · outspoken · resolute · determined · insistent · emphatic · direct · frank · unabashed · persuasive