Overstating: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstating
[ oʊvərsteɪtɪŋ ]
exaggeration
Overstating refers to the act of describing something in a way that exaggerates its importance, value, or magnitude. It often involves presenting a claim in a more dramatic or significant way than is accurate or justified.
Synonyms
amplify, exaggerate, inflate, magnify, overemphasize.
Examples of usage
- He is overstating the benefits of the product.
- The politician is known for overstating the impact of his policies.
- Don't overstate the risks involved in this investment.
- She tends to overstate her achievements during job interviews.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exagerar
🇮🇳 अधिक मूल्यांकन करना
🇩🇪 übertreiben
🇮🇩 melebih-lebihkan
🇺🇦 перебільшувати
🇵🇱 przesadzać
🇯🇵 誇張する
🇫🇷 exagérer
🇪🇸 exagerar
🇹🇷 abartmak
🇰🇷 과장하다
🇸🇦 مبالغة
🇨🇿 přehánět
🇸🇰 preháňať
🇨🇳 夸大
🇸🇮 pretiravati
🇮🇸 yfirlýsing
🇰🇿 артық бағалау
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 gözdən salmaq
🇲🇽 exagerar
Etymology
The word 'overstate' originated in the early 17th century, deriving from the combination of the prefix 'over-', meaning excessively or beyond, and the verb 'state', which comes from the Latin word 'stare' meaning 'to stand'. The term is used to indicate that someone is describing something with more intensity or importance than is warranted. As people began to communicate more complex ideas and emotions, the need to express exaggeration became more prevalent in language. Overstating is often used in political, social, and commercial contexts where individuals or organizations aim to persuade their audience by making something appear more significant than it truly is. In modern usage, it can have both a negative connotation, suggesting dishonesty or lack of integrity, and a neutral one, where it merely describes a common tendency in human communication.