overdirected

/ˌoʊvərdɪˈrɛktɪd/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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