adjective
- protected too much or excessively, especially in a way that prevents normal development or independence
Usage: often used to describe children whose parents are overly cautious
Examples
- The overprotected child had never learned to ride a bike.
- She felt overprotected by her parents who wouldn’t let her walk to school alone.
- Many overprotected teenagers struggle when they go to college.
- His overprotected upbringing made him anxious about taking risks.
- The overprotected prince had no idea how ordinary people lived.
- Teachers noticed that overprotected students often lacked problem-solving skills.