overprotective

Speech parts

1. overprotective - Adjective

2. overprotective - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

overly protective

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

controlling careful protective alert paternal jealous shielding awake possessive conscientious thoughtful observant mindful watchful vigilant

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Antonyms

regardless threatening malicious insensitive careless negligent

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Phrases with the word

be overprotective towards

Examples

This is the tragedy of modernity: as with neurotically overprotective parents, those trying to help are often hurting us the most. Nassim Nicholas Taleb

That's the trouble with caring about anybody, you begin to feel overprotective. Then you begin to feel crowded. John Updike

To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry. N.T. Wright

I think parents generally know what's best for their children. But I suppose it's possible to be overprotective. Chris Van Allsburg

My parents were overprotective because you could get kidnapped and bombs were exploding in the streets. Mia Maestro

Now that I have kids, I'm probably more overprotective than I've ever been. My wife's nickname for me is "red alert." I sometimes check just to see if the kids are breathing. But I try not to be a helicopter parent. Matt Damon

Close letter words and terms

overprosperous overprotect overprotection overprotectively overprotectiveness overprotectivism