overcompensated

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪtɪd/

Übersetzungen

overcompensateverb

overcompensated

Präteritum

overcompensated
Präteritum
overcompensated
Partizip Perfekt
overcompensating
Gerundium
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪt/
surcompenserSens psychologique ou comportemental : compenser de façon excessive pour masquer une faiblesse, une faute ou un manque.
He tends to overcompensate for his lack of experience by working extra hours.
Il a tendance à surcompenser son manque d’expérience en travaillant des heures supplémentaires.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
compenser excessivementEmploi plus général, notamment pour une compensation financière ou matérielle supérieure à ce qui est dû.
Synonyme
compensate excessively
make up for too much

Definitionen

overcompensateverb
To take excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem.
He tends to overcompensate for his lack of experience by working extra hours.
To compensate someone or something to an excessive degree, paying or rewarding more than is reasonable or due.
The insurance company overcompensated the policyholder for the minor damage to his car.