overreliant

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Etymology

From over- +‎ reliant.

Adjective

overreliant (not comparable)

  1. Relying on something to an excessive degree
    • 2009 January 6, Alastair Macaulay, “Ailey Wraps Up Season With Sampler of Classics and Newcomers”, in New York Times:
      His other works tend to be large-spirited but overreliant on a limited vocabulary []

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