bossy
Gives too many orders
Bossy describes someone who gives orders in a domineering way, often without the authority to do so: Stop being so bossy.
The word typically characterizes children or, controversially, women—critics note that assertive men are rarely called bossy.
A bossy person wants to control others rather than collaborate with them.
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
high-handed · autocratic · despotic · oppressive · authoritarian · controlling · micromanaging · meddlesome
Confidently self-assured
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- strong-willedUnyielding in purpose
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
insistent · emphatic · determined · direct · bold · confident · self-assured · opinionated
Children's outdoor recreation space
- siblingBrother or sister
- schoolyardOutdoor area at school
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- know-it-allSelf-proclaimed authority on everything
show-off · ringleader · brat · spoiled · sassy · mouthy · tantrum · whiny
domineering
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
imperious · high-handed · autocratic · despotic · oppressive · authoritarian · controlling · micromanaging · meddlesome · interfering
assertive
Confidently self-assured
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- strong-willedUnyielding in purpose
forthright · insistent · emphatic · determined · direct · bold · confident · self-assured · opinionated · outspoken
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
- siblingBrother or sister
- schoolyardOutdoor area at school
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
know-it-all · show-off · ringleader · brat · spoiled · sassy · mouthy · tantrum · whiny · demanding
- interferenceinterfering, meddling, intruding, butting in, obstructing
- slang traitsbrainy, bubbly, chatty, cheeky, chill
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
- gender stereotypesboys will be boys, pink for girls, blue for boys, man up, strong men
- micromanagementhovering, meddling, nitpicking, overcontrol, hand-holding
- traitshonesty, ambitious, brave, calm, kindness
- the bossPerson in charge
- boss aroundCommand others overbearingly
- bossing aroundDirecting others imperiously
- crime bossLeader of criminal organization
- bossed aroundControlled by another's demands
- mob bossCriminal organization's top figure
boss, bossing, bossed, bossiness, bossiest, bossier, underboss