Overgeneralize (Verb)
Meaning
Draw too general a conclusion; "It is dangerous to overgeneralize".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- People tend to overgeneralize when they hear about one bad experience and assume it will happen to everyone.
- The lawyer was accused of overgeneralizing the defendant's actions to create a negative image.
- It is inaccurate to overgeneralize that all students who participate in extracurricular activities will perform better academically.
- Some doctors overgeneralize the results of a single study and apply them to larger populations without considering other factors.
- When asking for feedback, it is essential not to overgeneralize one person's opinion and assume it represents the majority.