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overbearing

UK/.әuvә'bєәriŋ/US
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Definitions

adj.

Domineering, arrogant, and expecting others to obey without question.

傲慢的,专横的,盛气凌人的

Root Breakdown

Native English
overbearingother
=overbearing

Common Collocations

  • 1.overbearing personality专横的性格
  • 2.overbearing manner盛气凌人的态度

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His overbearing personality made it difficult for team members to express opinions.

  • 2.

    She adopted an overbearing manner toward her younger siblings growing up.

  • 3.

    The manager's overbearing leadership style caused several employees to resign.

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