Controllingness
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The quality of being controlling. uncountable
"She married not only despite his controllingness, but partially because of it. Lacking belief in herself, she unconsciously sought a partner who would "take over" for her."
Example
More examples"She married not only despite his controllingness, but partially because of it. Lacking belief in herself, she unconsciously sought a partner who would "take over" for her."
Etymology
From controlling + -ness.
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