overcorrecting
/ˌoʊvərkəˈrɛktɪŋ/
verb
- To correct too much or too severely, often making a situation worse instead of better.
- When I tried to fix the painting, I ended up overcorrecting and ruining the whole thing.
- The teacher kept overcorrecting every small mistake, which made the students nervous.
- The pilot was overcorrecting for the wind, causing the plane to wobble.
- To adjust something (like a machine, vehicle, or process) too far in the opposite direction, causing instability or error.
- The thermostat kept overcorrecting, making the room too hot then too cold.
- He was overcorrecting the steering wheel and nearly drove off the road.
- In video games, overcorrecting your aim can make you miss the target completely.
noun
- The act of correcting too much or too severely.
- Her overcorrecting of the recipe led to a cake that was too sweet.
- The mechanic warned that overcorrecting the alignment could damage the tires.
- Overcorrecting in grammar lessons can discourage students from writing.