Someone who is bossy, controlling, and doesn't respect other people's feelings or opinions.
Compound of 'over' (excessive) and 'bearing' (manner of conducting oneself), first used around 1600. Literally means 'bearing too much' or controlling too much.
An overbearing parent might mean well, but research shows that kids raised by controlling parents often struggle with decision-making and confidence because they never got to practice thinking for themselves.
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