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- DictionaryO·ver·bear·ing/ˌōvərˈberiNG/
adjective
- 1. unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering: "he can't wait to get away from his overbearing parents"
The meaning of OVERBEARING is tending to overwhelm : overpowering. How to use overbearing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overbearing.
OVERBEARING definition: 1. too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant…. Learn more.
OVERBEARING meaning: 1. too confident and too determined to tell other people what to do, in a way that is unpleasant…. Learn more.
Overbearing definition: domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.. See examples of OVERBEARING used in a sentence.
Overbearing means domineering. You might find it difficult to play the piano as your overbearing instructor criticizes every key you touch. The adjective overbearing typically describes a person who is haughty and dictatorial.
Definition of overbearing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define overbearing. overbearing synonyms, overbearing pronunciation, overbearing translation, English dictionary definition of overbearing. adj. 1. Domineering in manner; arrogant: an overbearing official. See Synonyms at dictatorial. 2. Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant:...
overbear. 2 meanings: 1. domineering or dictatorial in manner or action 2. of particular or overriding importance or significance.... Click for more definitions.
trying to have too much control over other people: an overbearing mother. (Definition of overbearing from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
adjective. Acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant. American Heritage. Of transcending importance; overriding. Webster's New World. Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
