up-and-comer vs upstart

up-and-comer

noun
  • Someone who is up-and-coming, who has begun to be successful in some field and is likely to be even more successful in the future. 

upstart

noun
  • One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous. 

  • The meadow saffron. 

verb
  • to rise suddenly, to spring 

adj
  • Acting like a parvenu. 

  • self-important and presumptuous. 

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