overbearing — trying to control other people in an unpleasant way; domineering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: trying to control other people in an unpleasant way; domineering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His overbearing grandmother even chooses his socks every morning.
- The overbearing manager micromanages every email we send.
- She found her date's overbearing personality quite off-putting.
overbearing
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/]
trying to control other people in an unpleasant way; domineering
Her overbearing boss looms over the desk, jabbing a finger at every tiny mistake.
Stop being overbearing, start truly caring and sharing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'over-' (excessive) combined with 'bearing' (the present participle of 'bear', meaning to conduct or carry oneself). The word emerged in English to describe someone who excessively asserts dominance or control over others.
Breakdown
over- (excessive, above) + bear (conduct oneself, carry) + -ing (present participle) = overbearing
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His overbearing grandmother even chooses his socks every morning.”
“The overbearing manager micromanages every email we send.”
“She found her date's overbearing personality quite off-putting.”
“My overbearing cat demands attention every five minutes.”
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