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overbearing

English

Etymology

From overbear (“to bear down (on)”) +? -ing.

Verb

overbearing

  1. present participle of overbear

Adjective

overbearing (comparative more overbearing, superlative most overbearing)

  1. Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

Synonyms

  • demanding, dictatorial, dominant, haughty, high-handed
  • See also Thesaurus:bossy
  • See also Thesaurus:arrogant

Derived terms

  • overbearingly
  • overbearingness

Translations

Further reading

  • overbearing in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • overbearing in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • overbearing at OneLook Dictionary Search

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contemptuous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin contemptus or from contempt +? -uous.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /k?n?t?m(p).t?u.?s/, /k?n?t?m(p).t??s/, /k?n?t?m(p).tju.?s/
  • (US) IPA(key): /k?n?t?mp.t?u.?s/

Adjective

contemptuous (comparative more contemptuous, superlative most contemptuous)

  1. Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Synonyms

  • disdainful
  • dismissive

Antonyms

  • respectful

Derived terms

  • contemptuously

Related terms

  • contemn
  • contempt

Translations

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