overcompensating

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of providing an excessive response to a situation

Phrases & Collocations

overcompensating behavior

overcompensating for mistakes

overcompensating response

overcompensating actions

overcompensating feelings

overcompensating tendencies

overcompensating strategies

overcompensating personality

overcompensating attitudes

overcompensating instincts

Example Sentences

he was overcompensating for his lack of experience.

she started overcompensating in her relationships.

overcompensating can lead to more problems than it solves.

he was overcompensating for his insecurities by showing off.

overcompensating often creates an impression of desperation.

she realized she was overcompensating for her past mistakes.

he tends to overcompensate when he feels threatened.

overcompensating can sometimes push people away.

she was overcompensating for her lack of confidence.

overcompensating might not be the best strategy.

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