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Overbearing Meaning in English

word

ˈoʊvɝˈbɛɹɪŋ
OH-ver-BAIR-ing
ˌəʊvəbˈeəɹɪŋ
oh-vuh-BAIR-ing

التعريف

Someone who is overbearing tries to control others too much or acts in a bossy and dominating way.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Overbearing' is formal or semi-formal, usually negative. Common with 'parent', 'boss', 'attitude'. Not used for physical force but rather personality or manner. Stronger than 'bossy'.

جمل نموذجية

Her overbearing mother never let her make her own choices.

basic

My boss is very overbearing and never listens to anyone.

basic

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

basic

She can be a bit overbearing when she's stressed out at work.

natural

I try not to sound overbearing, but sometimes I just want things done my way.

natural

Their coach was so overbearing that some players quit the team.

natural