adjective
- excessively intense; more intense than is necessary, appropriate, or healthy
Usage: informal; often used to describe emotions, reactions, or behaviors that are disproportionately strong
Examples
- Her overintense reaction to a minor criticism surprised everyone in the meeting.
- The coach warned the team against overintense training that could lead to injury.
- He has a tendency toward overintense emotional responses to everyday situations.
- The overintense lighting in the office made it difficult for employees to concentrate.
- She felt overintense pressure to succeed in her new job.
- The overintense focus on winning took the fun out of the game for the young players.