overcompensated

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪtɪd/

Traducciones

overcompensateverb

overcompensated

Past Simple

overcompensated
Past Simple
overcompensated
Past Participle
overcompensating
Gerund
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.
Traducciones adicionales
compenser excessivementEmploi plus général, notamment pour une compensation financière ou matérielle supérieure à ce qui est dû.
Sinónimos
compensate excessively
make up for too much

Definiciones

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.