1. present participle of overfear; to fear excessively or more than is warranted
Usage: less common than the adjective form

1. characterized by excessive or disproportionate fear; prone to fearing too much
Usage: informal; often used to describe a person's temperament or behavior

Examples

• She was overfearing the presentation and couldn't sleep the night before.
• His overfearing nature made it difficult for him to try new things.
• The child's overfearing response to the dog surprised everyone.
• They were overfearing the worst-case scenario instead of focusing on solutions.
• An overfearing attitude can prevent people from taking necessary risks.
• He struggled with overfearing rejection in social situations.