o·ver·bear·ing (  v r-bâr  ng)
adj.
1. Domineering in manner; arrogant: an overbearing person. See Synonyms at dictatorial.
2. Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant.
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ver·bearing·ly adv.
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ver·bearing·ness n. |
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overbearing [ˌəʊvəˈbɛərɪŋ]
adj
1. domineering or dictatorial in manner or action
2. of particular or overriding importance or significance
overbearingly adv
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
o•ver•bear•ing (ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ)
adj.
1. domineering; dictatorial; rudely arrogant.
2. of overwhelming or critical importance.
[1590–1600]
o`ver•bear′ing•ly, adv.
o`ver•bear′ing•ness, n.
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | overbearing - expecting unquestioning obedience; "the timid child of authoritarian parents"; "insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"
domineering - tending to domineer
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| 2. | overbearing - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"; "haughty aristocrats"; "his lordly manners were offensive"; "walked with a prideful swagger"; "very sniffy about breaches of etiquette"; "his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air"; "a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer
proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"
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Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
overbearing
adjective domineering, lordly, superior, arrogant, authoritarian, oppressive, autocratic, masterful, dictatorial, coercive, bossy (informal), imperious, haughty, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, supercilious,officious, overweening, iron-handed an arrogant and overbearing man
modest, humble, unassuming, submissive, self-effacing, deferential, unassertive
modest, humble, unassuming, submissive, self-effacing, deferential, unassertive
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Translations
overbearing (ouvəˈbeəriŋ) adjective
too sure that one is right. I disliked her overbearing manner.
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