overbearing

[oh-ver-bair-ing] / ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

arrogant, domineering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autocratic bossy cocky dictatorial high-handed imperious oppressive tyrannical

WEAK

ascendant cavalier despotic disdainful dogmatic egotistic haughty high-and-mighty imperative imperial insolent magisterial officious overweening paramount peremptory predominant preponderant prevalent proud regnant sniffy snotty sovereign stuffy supercilious superior uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

democratic humble

WEAK

kind modest nice unassertive

Example Sentences

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The meringue should look smooth, shiny and moist; overbeaten meringues cannot be fixed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2014

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