controlling (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
Definition
Having or showing the desire to dominate or influence others' behavior or actions.
Examples
Her controlling nature made it difficult for her to delegate tasks at work.
He felt suffocated by his controlling boyfriend who monitored all his calls.
The teacher's controlling style of management stifled student creativity.
How to Use controlling
- controlling of (prepositional phrase)
- Having or exerting control over something or someone. — "He was accused of being too controlling of his children's lives."
- controlling factor (collocation)
- The most important element that influences a situation or outcome. — "The controlling factor in our decision was the budget."
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