overbearing in German
overbearing in German is anmaßend, herrisch, überheblich — overbearing means excessively controlling, bossy, or forceful in manner.
overbearing in German
anmaßend
Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
herrisch
Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
überheblich
Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
What does "overbearing" mean?
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adj Excessively controlling, bossy, or forceful in manner.
"Her overbearing manager checked every email before it was sent."
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overbearing in a sentence
- Her overbearing manager checked every email before it was sent.
- He grew up with an overbearing father who controlled every decision.
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What is "overbearing" in German?
"overbearing" in German is anmaßend, herrisch, überheblich. overbearing means: Excessively controlling, bossy, or forceful in manner.
How do you use "overbearing" in a sentence?
Example: "Her overbearing manager checked every email before it was sent." In German, "overbearing" is anmaßend, herrisch, überheblich.
Are there other ways to say "overbearing" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "overbearing": anmaßend, herrisch, überheblich.
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