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domineering

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Trying to control others in an overbearing or arbitrary way.

A domineering chair left little room for the other members to contribute.

Dictionary practice example.

One domineering section leader rejected suggestions merely because they came from junior crew members and demanded obedience to his changing preferences.

From Authority Aboard and Ashore.

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