
Overcompensate
Emotional Implications
Using 'overcompensate' may suggest someone is insecure or has self-doubt about something.
She often speaks loudly to overcompensate for feeling ignored as a child.
Negative Connotation
'Overcompensate' typically implies trying too hard in a way that might be unhelpful or make things worse.
After messing up the presentation, Joe overcompensated by emailing everyone daily updates.
Not Always Visible
Overcompensation can be an internal process, not always seen by others.
Though appearing calm, she's overcompensating internally for her nerves. Compare with
ExaggerateOutdoSubstituteSurpassSurrogate
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