overprotective

[US]/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪv/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/

Translation

adj.excessively protective or indulgent

Phrases & Collocations

overprotective parents

being overprotective

overprotective behavior

too overprotective

was overprotective

seem overprotective

overprotectively concerned

become overprotective

dangerously overprotective

overprotective stance

Example Sentences

my grandma is incredibly overprotective of me and worries about everything.

he's become overprotective since his daughter started school.

the overprotective parent hovered around the playground, watching every move.

she realized her behavior was overprotective, but couldn't help worrying.

his overprotective nature stifled his son's independence.

despite our reassurances, she remained overprotective of her grandson.

being overprotective can prevent children from learning valuable life lessons.

the overprotective coach wouldn't let the players take risks.

we tried to explain that being overprotective wasn't always helpful.

she was known for being an overprotective mother to her only child.

his overprotective attitude made it difficult for us to plan a surprise.

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