Overlying

The overlying pressure to conform to society's standards was too much for her to handle.

The overlying demands of the project caused her to lose sleep.

The overlying bureaucracy in the company made it hard for any real change to happen.

The overlying shadow of his past mistakes haunted him for years.

The overlying government regulations stifled innovation in the industry.

The overlying prejudice of the society made it hard for the minority to thrive.

The overlying sense of entitlement in some students made teaching difficult for the teacher.

Her overlying attitude towards her colleagues made her unpopular in the office.

The overlying traffic made it difficult to get to the airport on time.

His overlying presence in the room made everyone uneasy.

The overlying influence of his parents in his life was stifling his independence.

The overlying teacher always criticized her work, making her feel insecure.

Her overlying ambition to succeed in her career was causing her to neglect her personal life.