overdirected
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈrɛktɪd/
adjective
- Controlled or managed too much, especially in a way that limits creativity or naturalness.
- An overdirected team often loses motivation because they have no freedom.
- Her speech was overdirected, so it didn't sound like she was speaking from the heart.
- The movie felt overdirected, with every scene feeling stiff and planned.
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verb
- Past tense of overdirect: controlled or managed something too much.
- The coach overdirected the players during the game, confusing them.
- He overdirected the play, and the actors felt frustrated.
- She overdirected the project and ended up doing all the work herself.