Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overbearingness

noun
/ˌoʊvəˈbɛrɪŋnəs/
Definition
The quality of being domineering or excessively controlling over others.
Examples
  • Her overbearingness made it difficult for her team to express their ideas.
  • He was often criticized for his overbearingness in his role as manager.
  • The overbearingness of the rules led to a stifling environment for creativity.
Meaning
Overbearingness refers to a tendency to exert a lot of power or control over people or situations, often in an oppressive manner.
Synonyms
  • Dominance
  • Oppressiveness
  • Autocracy
  • Condescension