overgeneralizes
verb (intransitive) as in strong fondness
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Example:He overgeneralizes from his few negative experiences to conclude that all people are uncaring.
Definition:Generates broad conclusions or generalizations based on limited data or experiences.
Example:The study overgeneralizes to all age groups without considering the specific needs of different age ranges.
Definition:Forms a general principle or conclusion that is too broad or not sufficiently precise, often leading to inaccuracies or over-simplifications.
Example:He overgeneralizes about women's behavior, assuming all are emotional and irrational.
Definition:Makes sweeping or inaccurate statements about a group of people or a broad subject based on insufficient information.
Example:Overgeneralizing on the results of this small study is not advisable as it might not represent the larger population.
Definition:Draws overly broad conclusions based on a specific instance or limited information.
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