The difference between Bossy and Demanding

When used as adjectives, bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted, whereas demanding means requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.


Bossy is also noun with the meaning: a cow or calf.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bossy and Demanding

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

  1. Bossy as a noun (US, informal, dated):

    A cow or calf.

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Ornamented with bosses; studded.

  1. Demanding as an adjective:

    Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

  1. Demanding as a verb:

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