noun
- Plural of overattention; excessive or exaggerated attention given to someone or something.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Often implies attention that is unwanted, disproportionate, or counterproductive
Examples
- The overattentions paid to minor details delayed the project completion.
- Her overattentions to her appearance made her anxious rather than confident.
- The media's overattentions to celebrity gossip overshadowed important news.
- Teachers must avoid overattentions to a single student at the expense of others.
- The overattentions to safety regulations sometimes hindered efficiency.