Upstart - this word is not too pleasant. But it is in the language, which means it is worth talking about it. We will discuss today its meaning, synonyms and understand if there is a difference between a nugget and an upstart.
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When a person makes his career too fast, he is called an upstart. If he occupies a public position, which, in the opinion of his entourage, does not deserve it, he is also called an upstart.
One way or almost so in the explanatory dictionary. I immediately want to make a reservation and say: this characteristic is not an objective assessment and depends on public opinion. But the voice of the people is still not always the voice of God. People cannot be objective in relation to others, because they are usually interested.
An upstart is also one who pushes the boundaries of the possible, but snobs never recognize this. After all, such an understanding breaks the established and understandable order of things. In other words, the evaluation of a concept is deeply subjective.
Synonyms
Each new word should be accompanied by a retinue of those that are already well known. Therefore, we will give the reader the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the options for replacing our research object. Among possible synonyms:
- nouveau riche;
- in borrowed plumes;
- from dirt to Kings;
- zadaka;
- empty place;
- soap bubble;
- yakalo.
As you can see, an upstart is not always a fighter and a pioneer. Sometimes he really is what they say about him. For example, the not-so-smart young gentleman of an elderly woman who speaks about Van Gogh's painting, although he learned about the existence of the artist only yesterday or right at the exhibition.
Some synonyms need clarification:
- Nouveau riche is a rich man who has made a fortune from social disasters or ruining others.
- “From rags to riches” - this is what they say about a man who has reached great heights, and he emerged from an uneducated, “low” environment.
By the way, the last phraseologism can be both praise and condemnation. The remaining expressions are intuitive.
