upstarting
/ʌpˈstɑrtɪŋ/
adjective
- Suddenly rising to prominence or importance, often in a way that seems presumptuous or aggressive.
- The upstarting company quickly grabbed market share from established brands.
- The upstarting politician challenged the longtime mayor in the debate.
- Her upstarting attitude annoyed the older members of the committee.
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noun
- A person who has recently risen to a position of power or importance, especially one who is seen as presumptuous or aggressive.
- He was dismissed as an upstarting by the senior partners.
- The old guard viewed the young entrepreneur as an upstarting.
- Every industry has its upstarts who shake up the status quo.
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