overcompensated

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to compensate excessively for something

Phrases & Collocations

overcompensated behavior

overcompensated response

overcompensated effort

overcompensated strategy

overcompensated adjustment

overcompensated action

overcompensated reaction

overcompensated performance

overcompensated measure

overcompensated mindset

Example Sentences

the athlete overcompensated for his earlier mistakes.

she overcompensated by buying expensive gifts.

he overcompensated for his lack of experience.

the manager overcompensated to keep the team motivated.

they overcompensated by making too many changes.

she felt she had overcompensated for her absence.

his overcompensated behavior made others uncomfortable.

they overcompensated for the budget cuts.

she overcompensated for her insecurities with bravado.

he realized he had overcompensated in his efforts to please.

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