Upstart

Pronunciation: /ʌp.stɑrt/

Definitions of upstart

noun a person who has recently begun a particular activity or risen to a higher position, especially in a brash or presumptuous way

Example Sentences

A1 The upstart company quickly gained popularity in the market.

A2 The upstart entrepreneur impressed everyone with his innovative ideas.

B1 The upstart in the industry is giving established companies a run for their money.

B2 The upstart technology firm is disrupting the traditional business model.

C1 The upstart's aggressive tactics have raised concerns among competitors.

C2 The upstart's rapid expansion has caught the attention of industry leaders.

Examples of upstart in a Sentence

formal The upstart company quickly gained market share with its innovative products.

informal That upstart thinks he can compete with the big players in the industry.

slang Don't pay attention to that upstart, they don't know what they're talking about.

figurative The upstart stormed into the meeting, full of confidence and new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of upstart

• past tense: upstarted
• plural: upstarts
• comparative: more upstart
• superlative: most upstart
• present tense: upstarts
• future tense: will upstart
• perfect tense: have upstarted
• continuous tense: is upstarting
• singular: upstart
• positive degree: upstart
• infinitive: to upstart
• gerund: upstarting
• participle: upstarted

Origin and Evolution of upstart

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'upstart' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'up' and 'start' meaning to rise suddenly or unexpectedly.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who has risen suddenly to wealth or power, 'upstart' has evolved to also denote someone who is arrogant or presumptuous due to their sudden success.