The meaning of CONTROLLING is inclined to control others' behavior : domineering. How to use controlling in a sentence.

CONTROLLING definition: 1. A controlling stake, interest, etc. in a company is a share of the company that someone owns…. Learn more.

Definition of 'controlling' controlling in American English (kənˈtroʊlɪŋ ) adjective characterized by the obsessive need to control the actions of others

CONTROLLING meaning: 1 : having a need to control other people's behavior; 2 : having the power to control how something is managed or done

controlling (kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ) adj 1. finance having or attempting to exert control 2. trying to control others' behaviour in an inappropriate way

Used to describe someone or something that exerts control or governance over others. Can often imply micromanagement or excessive oversight. Her controlling behavior made it difficult for …

n. the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command: Who's in control here? the situation of being under the regulation, domination, or command of another: The car is out of …