overprotective
[ oh-ver-pruh-tek-tiv ]
/ ˌoʊ vər prəˈtɛk tɪv /
adjective
unduly protective.
Origin of overprotective
First recorded in 1925–30;
over- +
protective
OTHER WORDS FROM overprotective
o·ver·pro·tec·tive·ness, nounWords nearby overprotective
overproduction,
overpronounce,
overproof,
overproportion,
overprotect,
overprotective,
overproud,
overqualified,
overquick,
overrake,
overran
Example sentences from the Web for overprotective
Possibly like Tao Lin, Paul is the coddled favorite of a loving, overprotective mother.
The Underground Man is full of overprotective mothers who will do anything to safeguard their errant sons.
I am not only convinced that this competition is healthy, but would venture to say that overprotective mothering does more damage.