overbearing

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Learn the meaning of overbearing with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

overbearing

(adjective)

Meaning

domineering and arrogant in behaviour

Example

"The overbearing manager often made her team feel inadequate."

Synonyms

domineeringoppressivecontrolling

Antonyms

humblesubmissiveyielding

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'oferbærende', meaning excessively bearing.

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