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overbearing

[oh-ver-bair-ing]

overbearing Definition

  • 1domineering in manner; arrogant
  • 2overwhelming or oppressive

Using overbearing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overbearing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had an overbearing personality that made it difficult for others to work with him.

  • Example

    The heat was overbearing and made it hard to breathe.

  • Example

    The company's overbearing policies caused many employees to quit.

overbearing Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overbearing

Phrases with overbearing

  • a mother who is excessively controlling or interfering in her child's life

    Example

    Her overbearing mother always tried to dictate her life choices.

  • a father who is excessively controlling or interfering in his child's life

    Example

    His overbearing father never let him make his own decisions.

  • a workload that is overwhelming or too much to handle

    Example

    The overbearing workload caused many employees to burn out.

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Summary: overbearing in Brief

The term 'overbearing' [oh-ver-bair-ing] describes a person or thing that is domineering, arrogant, or oppressive. It can refer to a person's personality, as in 'He had an overbearing personality that made it difficult for others to work with him,' or to a situation, as in 'The heat was overbearing and made it hard to breathe.' The phrase 'overbearing mother' refers to a mother who is excessively controlling or interfering in her child's life.