Definition: Overcompensates is a phrase used in medical and psychology to describe someone who overestimates their own abilities or performance, causing them to underestimate others' abilities. It's often used when someone is feeling overwhelmed or underperforming, but they believe they're doing well based on their own assessment.
For example, if you're feeling self-conscious about your appearance at a social event and think that everyone else is looking great, you might feel overcompensated by comparing yourself to others. This
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