Overreaction (Noun)
Meaning
An excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her dramatic outburst in the meeting was seen as an overreaction to the minor criticism she received.
- The manager's decision to fire the employee on the spot was considered an overreaction to the mistake.
- The student's tears and refusal to continue the test were an overreaction to the difficult question.
- The politician's angry response to the journalist's question was viewed as an overreaction by many in the audience.
- The parent's decision to pull their child out of school due to a minor disagreement with a teacher was seen as an overreaction by the school administration.