Word
overblown
US/ˌoʊvɝˈbɫoʊn/
UK/ˌəʊvəblˈəʊn/
Definition
adj. describing something that is much more important or dramatic than it really is. You use this when you think a situation is being made to look bigger than it should be.
adj. exaggerated in importance, size, or intensity; lacking in proportion. Often used to describe reactions, descriptions, or physical features that are perceived as excessive.
Examples
“The movie's ending was overblown and didn't make sense.”
“The media's reaction to the minor scandal was overblown, causing unnecessary panic among the public.”
“While the initial report suggested a catastrophic failure, the subsequent investigation revealed the incident to be an overblown technical glitch with no long-term impact on the system's integrity.”
Examples
simple
“The movie's ending was overblown and didn't make sense.”
contextual
“The media's reaction to the minor scandal was overblown, causing unnecessary panic among the public.”
complex
“While the initial report suggested a catastrophic failure, the subsequent investigation revealed the incident to be an overblown technical glitch with no long-term impact on the system's integrity.”
Real-World Examples
“So, to answer our own question: Yes, some of the current concern may be overblown moral panic.” “The personal consequences of this are real, with clear evidence that an overblown fear of crime can have negative effects on well-being .” Scan code
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