Overprotective: meaning, definitions and examples

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overprotective

[ ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv ]

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parenting

Excessively concerned about the safety and well-being of someone, often to the point of being controlling or restrictive.

Synonyms

overbearing, overcautious, smothering

Examples of usage

Helicopter parents can be overprotective, hindering their children's independence.
Being overprotective can prevent children from developing important life skills.
An overprotective attitude can result in children feeling suffocated and unable to make their own decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "overprotective" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superprotetor

🇮🇳 अतिसंरक्षात्मक

🇩🇪 überfürsorglich

🇮🇩 terlalu protektif

🇺🇦 надмірно захисний

🇵🇱 nadopiekuńczy

🇯🇵 過保護 (かほご)

🇫🇷 surprotecteur

🇪🇸 sobreprotector

🇹🇷 aşırı koruyucu

🇰🇷 과잉 보호의

🇸🇦 مفرط في الحماية

🇨🇿 přehnaně ochranářský

🇸🇰 nadmerne ochranný

🇨🇳 过度保护的 (guòdù bǎohù de)

🇸🇮 pretirano zaščitniški

🇮🇸 ofverndandi

🇰🇿 артық қорғанышты

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად დამცველი

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq qoruyucu

🇲🇽 sobreprotector

Word origin

The term 'overprotective' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'over-' and 'protective'. The concept of being excessively protective has been a topic of discussion in the field of psychology, particularly in relation to parenting styles and their impact on child development.