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overcompensation

/ˌəʊ.vəˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

/ˌoʊ.vɚˌkɑːm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Übersetzungen

overcompensationsubstantiv

overcompensations

Pl.

His constant bragging is just an overcompensation for his insecurities.

Его постоянное хвастовство - это просто сверхкомпенсация его неуверенности.

Synonyme

overcompensationadjektiv

more overcompensation

Komp.

most overcompensation

Super.

/ˌəʊ.vəˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

/ˌoʊ.vɚˌkɑːm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "overcompensation behavior", functioning adjectivally.

Synonyme

overcompensationsubstantiv

The act of making up for a deficiency or weakness by excelling in another area.

His overcompensation for his lack of height was evident in his choice of a large, flashy car.

A psychological mechanism where an individual attempts to cover up a perceived weakness by emphasizing a different trait.

Her overcompensation for her shyness was seen in her overly outgoing behavior at social events.

Excessive or exaggerated compensation, often resulting in an imbalance.

The company's overcompensation for past mistakes led to an unsustainable increase in employee benefits.

overcompensationadjektiv

Relating to, resulting from, or characterized by overcompensation.

The overcompensation response ended up creating new problems.