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OVERCOMPENSATED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Overcompensated.

Overcompensated - as a verb

Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
over-correct

Example Sentences

"He felt overcompensated for the extra work he had to do."
"The overcompensated employee had a higher salary than his colleagues."
"She was overcompensated for the inconvenience she experienced."
"The overcompensated athlete had a lavish lifestyle."
"They believed the CEO was overcompensated compared to the company's performance."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERCOMPENSATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overcompensated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERCOMPENSATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is OVERCOMPENSATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcompensated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERCOMPENSATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is OVERCOMPENSATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overcompensated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERCOMPENSATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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