upstart

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die neu in einer Position oder Tätigkeit ist und dabei oft als anmaßend, übermäßig ehrgeizig oder respektlos gegenüber etablierten Ordnungen wahrgenommen wird.

Describes a person who has just started a position or activity, often implying they are presumptuous or overly ambitious.

1. Characteristic of a social climberC1formal

   Describing someone who has recently gained wealth or status but lacks the manners or experience expected in their new position.

   Emporkömmling

   • His upstart behavior at the gala embarrassed his wealthy sponsors.
   • She dismissed his opinions as upstart arrogance.
   • The upstart manager tried to change company traditions without understanding them.

   Synonymearrivistenouveau-richeparvenupretentious

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die plötzlich in eine höhere soziale oder wirtschaftliche Position aufgestiegen ist, aber als arrogant oder in der neuen Klasse nicht akzeptiert angesehen wird; bezeichnet außerdem eine bestimmte turnerische Übung.

A noun referring to a person who has suddenly risen to a higher social or economic position but is perceived as arrogant or lacking the acceptance of others in that class; also used for a specific gymnastic exercise.

1. Arrogant newcomerB2formal

   A person who behaves in an arrogant or presumptuous manner, often due to their recent success or rise in status.

   Emporkömmling

   • The old aristocracy looked down on the upstart who had made his fortune in trade.
   • He was dismissed as an upstart by the established members of the club.
   • The young upstart challenged the veteran politician for the leadership position.

   Synonymearrivisteclimbernouveau-richeparvenusocial climberwhippersnapper

   Antonymeoldtimerveteran

2. Social climberB2formal

   A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is not yet accepted by the established social class.

   Emporkömmling

   • Despite his new money, he was still considered an upstart by the old families.
   • The upstart tried to buy his way into high society.
   • She was seen as an upstart by the traditional elite.

   Synonymearrivistenouveau-richeparvenusocial climber

   Antonymeconservativetraditionalist

3. Gymnastic moveC1formal

   A gymnastic exercise where the performer starts with legs over the upper body and moves to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs down.

   Aufschwung

   • The gymnast performed a perfect upstart on the parallel bars.
   • The coach demonstrated the upstart to the beginners.
   • He practiced the upstart repeatedly to improve his form.

   Synonymekip