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Definition of overbred

overbred

/ˌoʊvərˈbrɛd/
o · ver · bred
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overbred Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Subjected to excessive selective breeding or inbreeding, often resulting in weakened vitality, genetic defects, or nervous instability.

Example

"The veterinarian noted that many overbred dog varieties suffer from chronic respiratory and joint problems."

2

Excessively refined, fastidious, or cultivated to the point of losing natural vigor or spontaneity.

Example

"Critics dismissed the novel's aristocratic characters as overbred and detached from everyday reality."

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• Rhymes for overbred

• Nearby Words

overboot
overbought
overbreathe
overbred
overbreed
overbridge
overbright

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overbred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overbred
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