controllingness

English

Etymology

From controlling +‎ -ness.

Noun

controllingness (uncountable)

1. The quality of being controlling.
   • 2002, Mark A. Reinecke, Michael R. Davison, Comparative Treatments Of Depression, page 130:

     She married not only despite his controllingness, but partially because of it. Lacking belief in herself, she unconsciously sought a partner who would "take over" for her.