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overdominant

8.2

A person who controls others too much and does not let them speak

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈdɒmɪnənt/

: sobredominante

Parents should avoid being overdominant so their children can develop independence.

Examples

The manager's overdominant approach made it difficult for employees to share their ideas.
His overdominant personality often led to conflicts within the team.
His overdominant behavior made it hard for others to contribute.
She is often seen as too overdominant in group projects.
The manager's overdominant approach made it difficult for employees to share their ideas.
Parents should avoid being overdominant so their children can develop independence.
His overdominant personality often led to conflicts within the team.

Synonyms

overbearing

vsoverdominant

30 5.8

Being proud and trying to control other people

is strong control expressed generally rather than only rude pressure

domineering

vsoverdominant

12 7.4

Trying to control other people and not listening to their ideas

is strong control across situations not just personal force

hegemonic

vsoverdominant

Formal

4 9.1

Having the main power and influence over others

is strong personal control rather than broad institutional influence

overaggressive

vsoverdominant

1 5.8

Too forceful or pushy in a way that makes other people uncomfortable

is strong control and ruling of others rather than mainly forcefulness

dominating

vsoverdominant

1 5.6

Trying to control other people in a forceful or unfair way

is strong control as a general trait rather than occasional power use

overcontrolling

vsoverdominant

6.3

Telling other people what to do too much

is broad strong control affecting many areas not only directing actions

Antonyms

passive

111 3.9

Not taking action or trying to change what happens

submissive

38 5.1

Willing to obey others and not argue

How Dominant

overdominant

8.2

domineering

12 7.4

dominant

1 4.1

assertive

42 4.2

submissive

38 5.1

Surface Forms

overdominant positive

Morphology

overdominant = dominant (transparent) = over + dominant

The adjective is formed by straightforward prefixation: 'over-' (excessive) + 'dominant' yields 'excessively dominant', a directly derivable meaning for general learners.

Etymology

Overdominant is made from over- meaning 'too much' or 'above' and dominant meaning 'to rule' or 'be in control'. So, an overdominant person or style is like someone who 'rules too much' and takes too much control.