Noun: overcompensation ,ow-vu(r),kóm-pun'sey-shun
- (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
"His constant boasting was a form of overcompensation for his low self-esteem"
- Excessive compensation
"The CEO's salary was criticized as overcompensation given the company's poor performance"
Derived forms: overcompensations
Type of: compensation
Encyclopedia: Overcompensation