overcorrect Definition
- 1to make an excessive correction or adjustment, often resulting in an opposite or unintended effect
- 2to compensate too much for a mistake or error
Using overcorrect: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcorrect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In trying to avoid the pothole, he overcorrected and swerved into the other lane.
Example
She overcorrected her posture and ended up with a sore back.
Example
The teacher overcorrected the student's essay, making it sound unnatural.
overcorrect Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overcorrect
- overcompensate
- overadjust
- overdo
Antonyms for overcorrect
- undercorrect
- undercompensate
Phrases with overcorrect
to recognize and correct one's own tendency to overcorrect
Example
After years of overcorrecting herself, she learned to trust her instincts.
to make an excessive correction for a particular issue or problem
Example
He tends to overcorrect for his lack of experience by being overly cautious.
to try to fix a flaw or mistake by making an excessive correction
Example
In trying to overcorrect her tendency to be too critical, she became overly lenient.
Summary: overcorrect in Brief
To 'overcorrect' [oh-ver-kuh-rekt] is to make an excessive correction or adjustment, often resulting in an opposite or unintended effect. It can also mean to compensate too much for a mistake or error. Examples include overcorrecting while driving and overcorrecting one's posture. Phrases include 'overcorrect oneself,' 'overcorrect for something,' and 'overcorrect a flaw.' Antonyms include 'undercorrect' and 'undercompensate.'
