adjective
definition
Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)
Examples of overprotective in a Sentence
Maybe he was merely overprotective.
The parents of such children may be overprotective, not giving them the chance to develop independence and resourcefulness by solving problems on their own.
You'll find yourself feeling overprotective of the infant, while at the same time you'll feel torn at the amount of time the new baby takes away from your older child.
Some overprotective parents end up helicopter parenting as soon as their child enters the world.
Nina Cortlandt was the apple of overprotective father Palmer's eye.
Was she being overprotective?
Parents should resist being excessively overprotective of their teenager and should consult with their physician as to which activities are safe for their child to pursue.
The premise of the show is to follow Brooke as she works on her music career and as she strikes out on her own for the first time, away from her overprotective father.
He can't do it on his own, Dusty, and it's not because I'm being overprotective.
Although you may be feeling overprotective, it is important that your older child is given the role of big brother or sister.
If you recognize that you may have become too overprotective of your infant, you can start making small steps that will let your child explore the world safely.
Do not worry that they may think you are an overprotective cat mom.
Parents are very overprotective at times when you are a young teen, and so breaking through the family barrier is important.
He lives across the hall from Carly, with his overprotective mother.