Bolshy
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An emotionally loaded term describing extreme radicals or revolutionaries, and in British informal usage, someone who is deliberately uncooperative or awkward.
“The bolshy apprentice refused to follow instructions and challenged every decision his supervisor made.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bol·shy
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Synonyms
uncooperativeobstinaterebellious
Antonyms
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -SHY with Y as the final letter, contains the SH digraph which narrows possibilities.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the Y and SH combination make this a strong six-letter play in the right board position.
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