1. trying to control other people in an unpleasant way; domineering

Examples

• His overbearing personality made it difficult for others to work with him.
• The overbearing manager micromanaged every aspect of the project.
• She found her mother-in-law to be overbearing and intrusive.
• The coach’s overbearing style discouraged many players from trying their best.
• Despite his overbearing nature, he genuinely cared about his employees’ success.
• The overbearing supervisor rarely listened to suggestions from the team.