OVERCOMPENSATE

overcompensate, over-correct

(verb) make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

overcompensate (third-person singular simple present overcompensates, present participle overcompensating, simple past and past participle overcompensated)

(intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.

(transitive) To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

coffee icon