1. adjusted or modified excessively beyond what is necessary or appropriate
Usage: often used in technical, statistical, or mechanical contexts

Examples

• The engineer realized the system was overadjusted when it began oscillating wildly.
• The statistical model was overadjusted for variables that had minimal impact on the outcome.
• After overadjusting the microscope, she had to recalibrate it carefully.
• The overadjusted thermostat caused the temperature to swing between extremes.
• His overadjusted expectations made him disappointed with an otherwise good performance.