Overchallenge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overchallenge is a verb meaning (transitive) To challenge to an excessive degree.
Meaning
(transitive) To challenge to an excessive degree.
More Meanings
- Challenge that is too difficult.
Example Sentences
An overchallenge involves an imbalance, such that the level of difficulty in the occupational form exceeds the competencies in the developmental structure.
For example, if a mother consistently overchallenges her child and responds negatively to the child's failures to meet her standards, the child will develop low confidence in her own ability and feel discouraged to take up new challenges.
Word Forms
- overchallenges
- overchallenging
- overchallenged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overstrain, overstrive, overload, overhandle, overreach, overstimulate.
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