overbearing
adjective
over·bear·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈber-iŋ 
1
a
: tending to overwhelm : overpowering
had to deal with his overbearing mother
b
: decisively important : dominant
didn't think it was the overbearing consideration here—
J. S. Cooper
J. S. Cooper2
: harshly and haughtily arrogant
the mayor's overbearing manner of dealing with employees
Examples of overbearing in a Sentence
He had to deal with his overbearing mother.
Her husband's overbearing manner made her miserable.
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Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
All the business with Ashley’s off-stage life feels ripped from a standard contentious relationship between loose cannon celebrity and overbearing manager.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
The complainant claimed to feel uncomfortable and her companions described Alves’ attitude towards her as overbearing.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Licensed therapist Lauren Mollica advised that maintaining a united front as a couple is key when dealing with overbearing parents.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overbearing
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“Overbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbearing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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