domineering

adjective
UK: /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US: /ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/

  1. Trying to control other people without considering their feelings.

    1. My brother is a domineering person, he always tells everyone what to do.
    2. She found it hard to work with such a domineering manager who never listened to ideas.

Synonyms

bossy overbearing controlling authoritarian
domineering verb

  1. To behave in a controlling and oppressive manner.

    1. He tends to domineer his younger siblings.
    2. The boss domineered the meeting, not letting anyone else speak their mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "domineering" is /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "domineering": bossy, overbearing, controlling, authoritarian.

Example usage of "domineering": "My brother is a domineering person, he always tells everyone what to do.". More examples on the page.