Meaning & use

overbearing

adjective·Academic

Domineering and unpleasantly controlling in manner toward other people.

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Her overbearing manager reviewed every email before it left the office.

He grew tired of his father's overbearing advice about every life decision.

A note on using this word

Overbearing carries a negative tone, unlike assertive or confident, which describe similar behavior more positively.

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