hypermaterness
Characterized by or relating to an extreme, often overbearing state of maternal instinct and overprotectiveness. This term is used to describe a level of mothering that exceeds typical boundaries, potentially stifling the independence of the child.
Exemplos
3 de 5Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.
Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.
The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.
The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.
I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.
I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.
Quiz rápido
The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: hypermaterness
Exemplos
Her hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.
everydayHer hypermaterness was evident when she insisted on accompanying her teenage son to his first job interview.
The study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.
formalThe study suggests that clinical hypermaterness can lead to increased anxiety levels in developing adolescents.
I know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.
informalI know you love him, but that hypermaterness is going to drive him away eventually.
Sociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.
academicSociological discourse often examines hypermaterness as a byproduct of modern intensive parenting pressures.
The manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.
businessThe manager's hypermaterness toward the new recruits was well-intentioned but prevented them from learning through their own mistakes.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a touch of hypermaterness
a touch of hypermaterness
driven by hypermaterness
driven by hypermaterness
suffocated by hypermaterness
suffocated by hypermaterness
Frequentemente confundido com
Hypernatremia is a medical condition involving high sodium levels in the blood, whereas hypermaterness refers to maternal behavior.
Hypermatureness refers to being past the point of full development or ripeness, while hypermaterness is specific to mothering.
Notas de uso
This word is often used in psychological or sociological contexts to critique 'helicopter' parenting styles. Although it contains the suffix '-ness' (usually noun-forming), it is occasionally utilized in test-specific English as an adjective to describe a specific behavioral state.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse this with general 'motherliness,' but hypermaterness always implies an excessive or negative degree of care. Do not use it as a simple compliment for a caring mother.
Dica de memorização
Break it down: HYPER (too much) + MATER (mother) + NESS (state). Picture a 'hyper-mother' who won't let go of her child's hand even at the park.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'mater' (mother), combined with the English suffix '-ness'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western cultures, this term relates to the 'Tiger Mom' or 'Helicopter Parent' tropes, reflecting a societal debate over the limits of parental involvement.
Quiz rápido
The psychologist noted that the mother's _______ behavior was preventing the child from developing self-reliance.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: hypermaterness
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