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overcompensating

/oʊvərˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/
Main Example

He is overcompensating for his lack of experience.

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Verb (v.)

To try too hard to make up for a perceived deficiency or mistake.

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overcompensating

/oʊvərˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/
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Her overcompensating behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

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Adjective (adj.)

Describing someone who is trying excessively to make up for a shortcoming.

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overcompensating

/ˌoʊvərˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/
Main Example

His overcompensating behavior was obvious to everyone.

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Adjective (adj.)

Describing something that is excessive in making up for a deficiency.

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overcompensating

/oʊvərˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ/
Main Example

His overcompensating often leads to awkward situations.

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Noun (n.)

The act of trying too hard to make up for a perceived deficiency.

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