Simon Van Booy

As a single parent, I had become tyrannical in order to survive, and anything I couldn't control caused me enormous anxiety. As a naturally untidy, disorganised man who never made lists or kept receipts, morphing into someone who could take care of a toddler on his own may have caused me to overcompensate a little.

British Writer

Paul Rudd

My parents raised me to treat people the way you would want to be treated and to be polite. Sometimes, when I get nervous or insecure, I might overcompensate and might not be totally true to what I am feeling inside. But I get nervous and maybe too smiley and polite.

American Actor

Lindsay Pearce

The funny thing is I'm actually really insecure. I have a lot of girl issues - 'I'm not pretty enough,' 'I'm not skinny enough' - but there is a confidence I have in what I can do. I did tend to overcompensate to cover up other insecurities that I have.

American Actress

Shakti Gawain

We may overcompensate for our feelings of powerlessness by attempting to control and manipulate other people and our environment. Or we may eventually burst forth with uncontrolled rage that is highly exaggerated and distorted by its long suppression.

Author

Serena Williams

I'm an athlete and I'm black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I'm paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, 'You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.

American Tennis Player

Jonathan Ames

A lot of writers, probably because they're sensitive, which makes them want to be writers, have fears about their masculinity, so they overcompensate by having an interest in boxing and tough-guy things.

American Author

Rebecca Ferguson

You always have guilt as a working mum, and you overcompensate by buying them loads of things. That was what I was doing, anyway. I've kind of realised now that I'm the best mum that I can be.

British Musician

Kyle Hill

When we overestimate the benefits of exercise, underestimate how many calories we eat, and overcompensate for a job well done, exercise is really a false protection from fattening food.

Sonam Kapoor

No relationship works without making an effort. That goes without saying. But you should never overcompensate.

Indian Actress

Joel Fuhrman

If you want ideal health, you need to overcompensate and eat an excellent diet.

American Scientist

Using 'overcompensate' may suggest someone is insecure or has self-doubt about something.

Emotional Implications

'Overcompensate' typically implies trying too hard in a way that might be unhelpful or make things worse.

Negative Connotation

Overcompensation can be an internal process, not always seen by others.

Not Always Visible

In a business context, overcompensating can be used strategically to retain staff, despite potential long-term issues.

Business Retention

Overcompensating in business often suggests a lack of balance and financial inefficiency.

Implies Inefficiency

In medical terms, overcompensating is often part of adaptation to loss or change in function.

Adaptation Process

While often negative, overcompensating medically can show resilience and adaptability.

Can Be Positive

 ride designers were most concerned with coasters getting stuck somewhere along the track. This led early builders to overcompensate, hurling trains down hills and pulling on the brakes when they reached the station. But as gravity affects the cars, it also affects the passengers. And under the intense conditions of a coaster,

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 They are a minority, but they overcompensate by being extra loud. They have the Napoleon complex of demographics, and yes, some of the men do wear heels. As a social justice comedian, it's my goal to convert these haters,