mollycoddled

Examples

The young prince was mollycoddled by his tutors, leaving him ill-prepared for the harsh realities of ruling a kingdom.

She felt that her brother had been mollycoddled throughout his childhood, which prevented him from developing any sense of independence.

Synonyms

pampered coddled spoiled cosseted babyed indulged overprotected

Antonyms

neglected hardened mistreated abandoned disciplined toughened ignored