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
