mollycoddled

[US]/ˈmɒliˌkɒdld/
[UK]/ˈmɑːliˌkɑːdld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to pamper or spoil someone excessively

Phrases & Collocations

mollycoddled child

mollycoddled generation

mollycoddled lifestyle

mollycoddled pet

mollycoddled teenager

mollycoddled adult

mollycoddled upbringing

mollycoddled employee

mollycoddled student

mollycoddled society

Example Sentences

he was mollycoddled by his parents throughout his childhood.

being mollycoddled can lead to a lack of independence.

she felt mollycoddled by her friends who always did everything for her.

children who are mollycoddled often struggle in adult life.

his mollycoddled upbringing made him ill-prepared for challenges.

she was mollycoddled to the point where she couldn't make decisions.

he resented being mollycoddled and wanted more freedom.

they mollycoddled their pet, treating it like a child.

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