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overcompensating

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪtɪŋ/

Traduzioni

overcompensateverb

overcompensating

Gerund

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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
compenser excessivementEmploi plus général, notamment pour une compensation financière ou matérielle supérieure à ce qui est dû.
Sinonimi
compensate excessively
overbalance
make up for too much
overdo
overcorrect
Contrari
neglect
underpay
shortchange
undercompensate

Definizioni

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.
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