The difference between Bossy and Domineering

When used as nouns, bossy means a cow or calf, whereas domineering means the act of one who domineers.

When used as adjectives, bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted, whereas domineering means overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bossy and Domineering

  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. Domineering as a verb:

  1. Domineering as an adjective:

    overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

  1. Domineering as a noun:

    The act of one who domineers.

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