overprotective

• Beschreibt eine Person, besonders einen Elternteil oder Vormund, die jemanden übermäßig beschützt und dabei oft dessen Freiheit oder Selbstständigkeit einschränkt.

Describes a person, especially a parent or guardian, who protects someone too much, often limiting their freedom or independence.

1. Excessively protectiveB2formal

   Showing an excessive or extreme desire to protect someone, often limiting their freedom or independence.

   Überbehütend

   • Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her go to the party.
   • He is overprotective of his younger brother, always checking on him.
   • Being overprotective can sometimes hinder a child's development.

   Synonymecontrollingfussypaternalisticpossessiverestrictivesmothering

   Antonymeindifferentneglectfulpermissiveunprotective