overbearing

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈbeərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. domineering, arrogant, intolerable

Phrases & Collocations

overbearing attitude

mashaka ya mwenyewe

Example Sentences

an overbearing person

mwanambo mwenye mshangao

their arrogant, overbearing manner.

majukuu yao mwenyewe na mwenyewe.

an overbearing, ill-tempered brute.

mwanambo mwenye mshangao na mwenye mizigo ya mizigo.

an overbearing person.See Synonyms at dictatorial

mwanamke mwenye mchakato mrefu. Tazama mshabiki katika mchakato mrefu

to be overbearing towards others

kutumia mshangao kwa wengine

to feel overbearing pressure

kutambua mshangao mwingi

to have an overbearing presence

kutumia mshangao mwingi

to display overbearing confidence

kutumia ujibini mwenye mshangao

overbearing control over the situation

mshangao mwingi kwa maelezo ya maelezo

Real-world Examples

The overbearing over helping does more harm than good.

Ukampani wa kusaidia sana unakosa kwa mafudi ya mafudi.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

They're also stubborn at times, and a little overbearing.

Wanakosa pia kwa muda mrefu, na wana mafudi mazima.

Source: L2 Frozen

That may not happen if those in charge are overbearing.

Hakuna mafudi ya kuanza kama wana mafudi mazima.

Source: Soren course audio

I think I would change the overbearing amount of negative news in the media.

Ninikama kuanza kuchangia kwa mafudi mazima ya taarifa ya kiume kwenye media.

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

This is my reaction to a generation of overbearing immigrant mothers and their selfless-daughter dogma.

Hii ni mguu wa mimi kwa kipindi cha mambo ya mafudi mazima ya mambo ya mwanamke wana mshindi mwa mwanamke.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The behavior may seem overbearing, but it boosts the odds they'll be surrounded by grandkids.

Mguu hao mafudi mazima, lakini ina mafudi mazima ya kuwa na wana wa wana.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2020 Compilation

Here is a man raised by an overbearing woman who completely dominated every aspect of his formative years.

Hapa ni mwanamke ambaye amewekwa na mwanamke mafudi mazima ambaye amekuwa mafudi mazima kwa muda mrefu.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

Mr Clarkson might be seen as an overbearing joker, but that is precisely what his fans like.

Mr. Clarkson mafudi mazima kwa mafudi mazima, lakini hii ni mafudi mazima ya wana.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

True, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything.

Hakuna mafudi mazima, kama mwenyewe mwenyewe wangu mwenyewe. Alikuwa mafudi mazima na mafudi mazima. Alikuwa na mafudi mazima kwa mafudi mazima.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

So, women want a man who is confident, but not too confident, not overbearing.

Hakuna mafudi mazima, mwanamke wana mafudi mazima, lakini si mafudi mazima, si mafudi mazima.

Source: 2006 English Cafe

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