1. the act or process of adjusting something excessively or beyond what is necessary or appropriate
Usage: often used in technical, psychological, or mechanical contexts
2. in psychology or sociology, an excessive adaptation to social or environmental conditions that may result in maladaptive behavior
Usage: technical usage in behavioral and social sciences

Examples

• The overadjustment of the thermostat caused the room to become uncomfortably cold.
• Engineers warned that overadjustment of the suspension system could compromise vehicle stability.
• Her overadjustment to peer pressure led her to abandon her own values.
• The overadjustment of camera settings resulted in overexposed photographs.
• Therapists noted that his overadjustment to criticism made him overly defensive.
• The overadjustment of medication dosage produced unwanted side effects.