overemphasis

noun

over·em·pha·sis ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-səs

plural overemphases ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz

: an excessive amount or degree of emphasis

F. Scott Fitzgeralds's novels and Eugene O'Neill's plays exposed America's overemphasis on money and success.—

Mary Beth Norton et al.

… an overemphasis on design at the expense of function.—

Walt Mossberg

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Red teaming and Red Team Thinking tools, such as Weighted Anonymous Feedback™, can also help surface diverse perspectives and avoid an overemphasis on negative inputs. —

Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, an overemphasis on acquiring new toys can foster materialism, which is linked with anxiety and depression. —

Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 There seems to be an overemphasis here on preserving all mysteries — even the very minor ones. —

Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2024 The most convincing aspect of Failing Our Future is Eyler’s extensive use of quantitative and qualitative research to paint a picture of the harm caused by an overemphasis on grades. —

Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overemphasis