overreacting
Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]
Word
Context: "emotions"
(verb) to respond with much more emotion than is needed for a situation. It’s like when someone gets really upset about something small, as if it were a big problem.
Example
She is not overreacting to the surprise party; she is really happy about it.
Example
He often overreacts to minor issues, but today he just took it calmly.
Example
Do you think he is overreacting about losing his favorite toy?
Context: "interpersonal"
(verb) to make a situation seem worse than it really is by being too dramatic. It's like acting as if something tiny is actually a huge deal.
Example
When she heard the news, she responded well and wasn't overreacting.
Example
Even though it was a small mistake, he was overreacting and acted like it was the end of the world.
Example
Why do you think people tend to overreact in stressful situations?
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