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Overbearing definition

ōvər-bârĭng
Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant.
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Domineering in manner; arrogant.

An overbearing official.

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Acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering.
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Of transcending importance; overriding.
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The definition of overbearing is someone who is bossy, arrogant or overwhelming in their power.

An example of overbearing is a father not letting his teenage daughter have any friends.

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Overbearing Sentence Examples

  • Obviously he isn't as overbearing as Alex.

  • The indirect light of the late afternoon sun was hot without being overbearing, like it would be in a few months.

  • While the effort is commendable, and the actress playing the overbearing matriarch is especially good, most of the acting is unconvincing.

  • But he was too hasty and overbearing.

  • This is partly because of the individuals to whom you are attracted, and in part because you become so overbearing and dominating.

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