Upstartish example sentences

up·start

noun derogatory

upstart (noun) · upstarts (plural noun)

  - a person who has risen suddenly to wealth or high position, especially one who behaves arrogantly:

"Upstartish" Example Sentences

1. The upstartish intern tried to correct the CEO's grammar.
2. Her upstartish behavior alienated her colleagues.
3. He acted all upstartish when he got the promotion.
4. Don't be so upstartish; you're not that important.
5. That upstartish little brat needs a good talking-to.
6. His upstartish attitude rubbed everyone the wrong way.
7. I found his upstartish demeanor quite off-putting.
8. The newly-rich showed off their wealth in a rather upstartish manner.
9. There's something upstartish about the way she carries herself.
10. She was upstartish, but secretly insecure.
11. His upstartish remarks were met with icy silence.
12. Avoid being upstartish; humility goes a long way.
13. The upstartish newcomer quickly learned his place.
14. Such upstartish behavior is unacceptable in this workplace.
15. He adopted an upstartish tone when speaking to his subordinates.
16. The upstartish young man sneered at the old woman.
17. She tried to be upstartish, but it just didn't suit her.
18. I've never seen anyone so upstartish in my life.
19. It was his upstartish attitude that cost him the job.
20. Their upstartish display of wealth was quite distasteful.
21. The upstartish tone of the letter was quite surprising.
22. He's become rather upstartish since his promotion.
23. Her upstartish mannerisms were quite irritating.
24. We all found his upstartish behavior incredibly pretentious.
25. Don't be so upstartish—help your colleagues instead.
26. It's not appropriate to be so upstartish in a team environment.
27. The upstartish way he spoke was quite condescending.
28. Despite her upstartish exterior, she had a kind heart.
29. His upstartish claims were easily debunked.
30. The upstartish child refused to share his toys.
31. She felt a little upstartish after winning the award.
32. He was naturally upstartish, but tried to conceal it.
33. The upstartish teenager scoffed at the suggestion.
34. Their upstartish behavior was a reflection of their insecurity.
35. Try to avoid being perceived as upstartish.
36. His upstartish persona was merely a facade.
37. She gave an upstartish sniff at the offer.
38. The upstartish comments were unnecessary and rude.
39. He tried to act upstartish but lacked the confidence.
40. It’s not wise to be upstartish in a new job.
41. How upstartish can you be?
42. Being upstartish won’t get you far in life.
43. The upstartish young man demanded immediate attention.
44. Her upstartish attitude was a complete turn-off.
45. I found his upstartish remark quite insulting.
46. The upstartish CEO fired several long-term employees.
47. With his new wealth, he became incredibly upstartish.
48. It’s just plain upstartish to behave like that.
49. She was surprisingly upstartish considering her humble beginnings.
50. That upstartish air about him didn't impress anyone.

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