controllingness

English

Etymology

controlling +‎ -ness

Noun

controllingness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being controlling.
    • 2002, Mark A. Reinecke, Michael R. Davison, Comparative Treatments Of Depression (page 130)
      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.
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