Overgeneralize

Word OVERGENERALIZE
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Definitions and meanings of "Overgeneralize"

What do we mean by overgeneralize?

To discuss or regard something in terms that are too general, and thereby ignore significant details or differences.

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The word "overgeneralize" in example sentences

Their study revealed customers "overgeneralize" the savings at membership stores, believing, often wrongly, that they will save money on all items in the store. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I hate to overgeneralize or stereotype people, but the average adult in this country, especially in the urban areas, is an overcivilized wimp. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It is generally a mistake to overgeneralize; to assume that all gays or all negros or all x are high risk. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sometimes people will take one bad occurrence and overgeneralize. ❋ Dr. Henry Cloud (2011)

We overgeneralize and judge, seeing the other side as the enemy. ❋ Peter Baksa (2012)

To overgeneralize a bit, I think DC heroes tend to be easier to simplify than Marvel heroes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Just for a moment, let's agree to unfairly overgeneralize, cool? ❋ Unknown (2009)

To overgeneralize a bit, there are two main demographics that write lesbian characters: lesbians and horny guys. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I largely agree with these fine posts, but I think they overgeneralize. ❋ GamesWithWords (2010)

It's not only of small importance in the grand scheme of things (see Joe's post below) but it reinforces every negative stereotype I might have had about 'heartland' types and it's not healthy for me to overgeneralize that way! ❋ Unknown (2008)

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