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overcompensation

UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˌkɑːm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Translations

overcompensationnoun
overcompensations
pl
His constant bragging is just an overcompensation for his insecurities.
Его постоянное хвастовство - это просто сверхкомпенсация его неуверенности.
Synonyms
reparation
compensation
recompense
redress
amends
overcompensationadjective
more overcompensation
Comp.
most overcompensation
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˌkɑːm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "overcompensation behavior", functioning adjectivally.
Synonyms
hypercompensatory
disproportionate
overdone
exaggerated
excessive
overcompensatory
overcompensating

Definitions

overcompensationnoun
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.
overcompensationadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or characterized by overcompensation.
The overcompensation response ended up creating new problems.
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