Definition of Overbearing

1. Adjective. Expecting unquestioning obedience. "Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"

Exact synonyms: Authoritarian, Dictatorial
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Overbearingness

2. Adjective. Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. "A more swaggering mood than usual"

Definition of Overbearing

1. a. Overpowering; subduing; repressing.

Definition of Overbearing

1. Adjective. Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overbearing

1. overbear [v] - See also: overbear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overbearing

overbakes
overbaking
overbalance
overbalanced
overbalances
overbalancing
overbank
overbank flooding
overbanked
overbar
overbarren
overbars
overbattle
overbear
overbearance
overbearing (current term)
overbearingly
overbearingness
overbears
overbeat
overbeaten
overbeating
overbeats
overbed
overbejeweled
overbend
overbending
overbends
overbent
overbet

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