Domineering: meaning, definitions and examples

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domineering

[ dɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ ]

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behavior

Asserting one's will over others in an arrogant way.

Synonyms

authoritarian, bossy, controlling, overbearing, tyrannical

Examples of usage

She was known for her domineering personality in the office.
His domineering attitude alienated his friends.
The coach's domineering behavior towards the players was not well-received.
The domineering boss always expected everyone to follow his orders without question.
The domineering father controlled every aspect of his children's lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "domineering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dominador

🇮🇳 प्रभुत्ववादी

🇩🇪 herrisch

🇮🇩 mendominasi

🇺🇦 домінуючий

🇵🇱 dominujący

🇯🇵 支配的

🇫🇷 dominateur

🇪🇸 dominante

🇹🇷 baskın

🇰🇷 지배적인

🇸🇦 مهيمن

🇨🇿 panovačný

🇸🇰 panovačný

🇨🇳 专横

🇸🇮 prevladujoč

🇮🇸 ráðandi

🇰🇿 үстемдік етуші

🇬🇪 დამპყრობი

🇦🇿 dominant

🇲🇽 dominante

Word origin

The word 'domineering' originated from the Middle English word 'dominieren', which came from the Old French 'dominer' and the Latin 'dominari', meaning 'to rule'. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe someone who asserts their will over others in a controlling or overbearing manner.