overprotective
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərprəˈtektɪv/ (ame, ipa)
overprotective — adjective
- overprotectivepositive
- more overprotectivecomparative
- most overprotectivesuperlative
1. trying so hard to keep someone safe that you limit what they can do or decide fo
trying so hard to keep someone safe that you limit what they can do or decide for themselves
Theo's overprotective mother still walked him to school at fourteen.
common pattern: overprotective parent limiting independence
The overprotective coach banned the team from cycling in light rain.
adjective before noun for rules that feel excessive
After one fall, Zuri became overprotective and checked every playground ladder.
Because of her overprotective aunt, Sayaka was not allowed near the stove.
- protective
neutral and may describe reasonable care, without the idea of excess
- controlling
stronger and focuses more on limiting another person's choices
- cautious
describes careful behaviour, not necessarily toward another person
- easygoing
suggests allowing more freedom and fewer worried restrictions
文法句型
an overprotective parent
be overprotective of someone
be overprotective about safety
用法筆記
Often used for parents, relatives, teachers, or rules that stop someone from handling ordinary risks alone. It usually suggests that the care is well meant but goes too far.