Overgeneralise (Verb)
Meaning
Draw too general a conclusion; "It is dangerous to overgeneralize".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Based on one failed business venture, don't overgeneralise and assume that you're completely incompetent as an entrepreneur.
- She tends to overgeneralise after meeting just one person from a certain country, often making sweeping statements about the entire nation.
- Experts often caution against overgeneralising study results, as unique individual experiences can influence outcomes significantly.
- You overgeneralise when you claim that all men are insensitive simply because one person broke your heart.
- It's easy to overgeneralise and label every politician as corrupt, but that dismisses the honest efforts made by many public servants.