overemphasis JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌoʊvərˈɛmpəhˌsɪs/ · o-ver-em-pha-sis
noun
- Excessive or undue stress or importance given to something. The politician's overemphasis on the economy during the campaign led to criticism that she was neglecting other important issues.
- A lack of balance or proportion in the way something is presented or treated. The overemphasis on the negative aspects of the story made it seem more sensational than it actually was.
Did you know? The concept of overemphasis has been a topic of discussion in rhetoric and communication studies, with scholars arguing that it can lead to misinterpretation and distortion of information.