overbred
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8.8
- adjective
- /ˌoʊvərˈbrɛd/
- Don't be so overbred!
Examples
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The overbred decor of the mansion felt cold and unwelcoming to most visitors.
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Her overbred accent and manners made her seem out of place at the casual gathering.
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He was criticized for his overbred tastes, which some found pretentious and artificial.
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Isn't it a bit overbred to insist on only designer brands?
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His overbred manners made it difficult for him to relate to people from simpler backgrounds.
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She found his overbred behavior off-putting, as it felt insincere and pretentious.
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The overbred elite often looked down on those who did not fit their refined standards.
Synonyms
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6.3
A person who thinks they are better than other people and looks down on them
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9.9
Showing off and acting more important than others
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8.9
Having exaggerated gestures and an unnatural style
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7.6
Too careful or polite to seem natural
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9.3
Too polite and controlled so people act less naturally
Showing an unnatural, forced way of behaving
Having a proud, snobbish manner and showing off fashionable tastes
Antonyms
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Etymology
Overbred also uses over- 'too much' and bred from breed meaning 'to raise' or 'bring up', as in well-bred, so to call a person overbred is to say they are 'too carefully brought up' and may seem fake or snobby.