overly dependent

Frequency: 6.14.5 per million words

To be dependent to an excessive or unhealthy degree.

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  • The country's economy is overly dependent on a single export.
  • The company is overly dependent on a single supplier for its raw materials.
  • A child who is overly dependent on their parents may struggle with independence later.
  • Many nations are becoming overly dependent on imported energy sources.
  • The therapist suggested she was becoming overly dependent on her partner for emotional support.
  • Parents should ensure their children do not become overly dependent on them for simple tasks.
  • Our society has become overly dependent on technology for simple tasks.
  • He admitted to being overly dependent on caffeine to get through the workday.
  • He realized he was overly dependent on caffeine to get through the day.
  • The region's economy is overly dependent on the success of the tourism industry.
  • The business failed because it was overly dependent on one large client.
  • Patients must be careful not to become overly dependent on these prescribed supplements.
  • It's unhealthy to be overly dependent on the approval of others.
  • Modern agriculture is often criticized for being overly dependent on chemical fertilizers.
  • This new software is designed to prevent users from becoming overly dependent on automated suggestions.
  • It is strategically risky for any business to be overly dependent on one large client.
  • She was determined not to be overly dependent on anyone financially.
  • She worried that her happiness had become overly dependent on public approval.
  • The ecosystem is fragile and overly dependent on a consistent water supply.
  • Many developing countries remain overly dependent on international financial aid.