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View usage for: (oʊvəʳbeərɪŋ) adjectiveAn overbearing person tries to make other people do what he or she wants in an unpleasant and forceful way. [disapproval] He can be quite overbearing with his staff. [+ with] Synonyms: domineering, lordly, superior, arrogant More Synonyms of overbearing overbearing in British English (ˌəʊvəˈbɛərɪŋ) adjective1. domineering or dictatorial in manner or action 2. of particular or overriding importance or significance Derived forms overbearingly (ˌoverˈbearingly) adverb overbearing in American English (ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ) adjective1. acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering 2. of transcending importance; overriding SIMILAR WORDS: proud Derived forms overbearingly (ˌoverˈbearingly) adverb Examples of 'overbearing' in a sentenceoverbearing Definition imposing one's views in an unpleasant or forceful manner an arrogant and overbearing man Synonyms Opposites modest , humble , unassuming , submissive , self-effacing , deferential , unassertiveNearby words ofoverbearing - overall
- overawed
- overbalance
- overbearing
- overblown
- overboard
- overcast
Additional synonymsDefinition domineering, overbearing, or authoritarian She remembers being a rather bossy little girl. Synonyms domineering, lordly, arrogant, authoritarian, oppressive, hectoring, autocratic, dictatorial, coercive, imperious, overbearing, tyrannical, despotic, high-handedThe country was ruled by a despotic tyrant. Synonyms tyrannical, authoritarian, dictatorial, absolute, arrogant, oppressive, autocratic, imperious, domineering, monocratic Definition tyrannical a dictatorial management style Synonyms domineering, authoritarian, oppressive, bossy (informal), imperious, overbearing, magisterial, iron-handed, dogmatical Definition having or showing excessive pride or arrogance She spoke in a haughty tone. Synonyms proud, arrogant, lofty, high, stuck-up (informal), contemptuous, conceited, imperious, snooty (informal), scornful, snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), overweening, hoity-toity (informal), on your high horse (informal), uppish (British, informal) Definition using authority in an unnecessarily forceful way He wants to be seen as less bossy and high-handed. Synonyms dictatorial, domineering, overbearing, arbitrary, oppressive, autocratic, bossy (informal), imperious, tyrannical, despotic, peremptoryDefinition used to being obeyed She gave him a witheringly imperious look. Synonyms domineering, dictatorial, bossy (informal), haughty, lordly, commanding, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, overweening, tyrannous Definition haughty or arrogant their lordly indifference to patients Synonyms proud, arrogant, lofty, stuck-up (informal), patronizing, dictatorial, condescending, imperious, domineering, overbearing, haughty, tyrannical, despotic, disdainful, high-handed, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), toffee-nosed (slang, British), hoity-toity (informal) Definition commanding and authoritative his magisterial voice and bearing Synonyms authoritative, lordly, commanding, masterful, imperiousDefinition domineering or authoritarian Successful businesses need bold, masterful managers. Synonyms domineering, authoritative, dictatorial, bossy (informal), arrogant, imperious, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, overweening, self-willedDefinition offering unwanted advice or services An officious little security guard approached us. Synonyms interfering, bustling, meddling, intrusive, prying, pushy (informal), dictatorial, inquisitive, bossy, overbearing, opinionated, self-important, overzealous, obtrusive, bumptious, meddlesome, overbusy Additional synonymsDefinition cruel, harsh, or tyrannical The new laws will be as oppressive as those they replace. Synonyms tyrannical, severe, harsh, heavy, overwhelming, cruel, brutal, authoritarian, unjust, repressive, Draconian, autocratic, inhuman, dictatorial, coercive, imperious, domineering, overbearing, burdensome, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, overweening, tyrannous his overweening arrogance and pride Synonyms arrogant, lordly, proud, vain, swaggering, pompous, cocky, conceited, blustering, imperious, self-confident, overbearing, haughty, opinionated, egotistical, disdainful, presumptuous, high-handed, insolent, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), cocksure, vainglorious, uppish (British, informal) Definition urgent or commanding He treated his colleagues in a peremptory manner. Synonyms imperious, arbitrary, assertive, authoritative, autocratic, dictatorial, dogmatic, bossy (informal), intolerant, domineering, overbearing, high-handedDefinition behaving in a superior and arrogant manner His manner is supercilious and arrogant. Synonyms scornful, arrogant, contemptuous, disdainful, lordly, proud, lofty, stuck-up (informal), patronizing, condescending, imperious, overbearing, snooty (informal), haughty, high and mighty (informal), vainglorious, toffee-nosed (slang, British), hoity-toity (informal), uppish (British, informal) Definition believing oneself to be better than others Finch gave a superior smile. Synonyms supercilious, patronizing, condescending, haughty, disdainful, lordly, lofty, airy, pretentious, stuck-up (informal), snobbish, on your high horse (informal) Definition of or like a tyrant Tyrannical dictators rarely last for long. Synonyms oppressive, cruel, authoritarian, dictatorial, severe, absolute, unreasonable, arbitrary, unjust, autocratic, inhuman, coercive, imperious, domineering, overbearing, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, overweening, tyrannous |