Overbearing

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

Definitions of overbearing

adjective domineering or dictatorial in manner; arrogantly overbearing

Example Sentences

A1 My boss can be overbearing at times, but he means well.

A2 The teacher's overbearing attitude made the students feel uncomfortable.

B1 Her overbearing personality often leads to conflicts with her colleagues.

B2 The CEO's overbearing behavior alienated many employees.

C1 The dictator's overbearing control over the country's media stifled freedom of speech.

C2 The professor's overbearing criticism of students' work discouraged creativity in the classroom.

Examples of overbearing in a Sentence

formal Her overbearing attitude made it difficult for the team to work together effectively.

informal My overbearing boss is always micromanaging everything we do.

slang I can't stand my mom's overbearing behavior, she's always up in my business.

figurative The weight of his overbearing presence in the room was palpable, stifling any chance of open conversation.

Grammatical Forms of overbearing

past tense

overbore

plural

overbearings

comparative

more overbearing

superlative

most overbearing

present tense

overbears

future tense

will overbear

perfect tense

have overborne

continuous tense

is overbearing

singular

overbearing

positive degree

overbearing

infinitive

to overbear

gerund

overbearing

participle

overborne

Origin and Evolution of overbearing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'overbearing' originated from the Old English word 'oferboren' which meant 'overcome by superior force'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'overbearing' evolved to describe someone who is domineering, oppressive, or excessively controlling in their behavior.