Pronunciation: /pʊʃˌoʊvər/

Definitions of pushover

noun a person who is easily influenced or taken advantage of

Example Sentences

A1 She is such a pushover, always giving in to other people's demands.

A2 He used to be a pushover, but now he stands up for himself more.

B1 Being a pushover at work can lead to being taken advantage of.

B2 I realized I was being a pushover in my relationship and decided to set boundaries.

C1 Her reputation as a pushover made it difficult for her to assert herself in meetings.

C2 The CEO was seen as a pushover by the board, leading to a lack of respect for his decisions.

adjective easily persuaded or influenced

Example Sentences

A1 She is a pushover when it comes to eating sweets.

A2 He's such a pushover, always agreeing with whatever others say.

B1 Don't be a pushover and stand up for yourself in difficult situations.

B2 Being a pushover at work can lead to being taken advantage of by colleagues.

C1 She used to be a pushover, but she has learned to assert herself more in recent years.

C2 Some people mistakenly view kindness as a sign of being a pushover.

Examples of pushover in a Sentence

formal She may seem like a pushover, but she is actually very assertive in business meetings.

informal Don't underestimate him just because he's a pushover when it comes to his friends.

slang I thought he would be a pushover, but he surprised me with his tough attitude.

figurative The new manager is no pushover when it comes to enforcing company policies.

Grammatical Forms of pushover

past tense

pushed

plural

pushovers

comparative

more of a pushover

superlative

most of a pushover

present tense

pushover

future tense

will be a pushover

perfect tense

have been a pushover

continuous tense

is being a pushover

singular

pushover

positive degree

pushover

infinitive

to pushover

gerund

pushing over

participle

pushing

Origin and Evolution of pushover

First Known Use: 1876 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'pushover' originated as a slang term in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a person who is easily defeated or manipulated, the term 'pushover' has evolved to also refer to something that is easily achieved or accomplished without much effort.