Pushing and Reserved

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Pushing adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.

Usage example: the sort of sycophantic, pushing man on the make that everyone loves to hate

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Reserved is an antonym for pushing.

Nearby Words: push, pushed, pushy, pusher, pushful

Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

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Pushing is an antonym for reserved.

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