overcompensating Definition
- 1to try too hard to make up for a real or imagined deficiency or weakness
- 2to take excessive measures in order to correct or improve something
Using overcompensating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcompensating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He's overcompensating for his lack of confidence by being overly aggressive.
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She's been overcompensating for her mistake by working extra hours.
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The company is overcompensating for its past mistakes by offering too many benefits to its employees.
overcompensating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overcompensating
- overdoing
- exaggerating
- overcorrecting
Antonyms for overcompensating
- neglecting
- undercompensating
Summary: overcompensating in Brief
The verb 'overcompensating' [oh-ver-kom-pen-sey-ting] means to try too hard to make up for a real or imagined deficiency or weakness, or to take excessive measures in order to correct or improve something. Examples include 'He's overcompensating for his lack of confidence by being overly aggressive,' and 'She's been overcompensating for her mistake by working extra hours.' Synonyms include 'overdoing' and 'exaggerating,' while antonyms include 'undercompensating' and 'neglecting.'
