overassessing
verb (present participle of overassess) as in strong fondness
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Example:He was overassessing the situation and causing unnecessary panic.
Definition:Incorrectly valuing or judging a situation as more significant or troublesome than it actually is.
From overassessing the situation
Example:She was overassessing her abilities and always took on projects that were beyond her reach.
Definition:Overestimating one's own skills or capabilities.
From overassessing one's abilities
Example:The news media tends to overassess the importance of certain events, which can sometimes cause public panic.
Definition:Inappropriately valuing something as far more important than it actually is.
From overassessing the importance
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