Oververscherpte

Oververscherpte is a Dutch word that translates to "overly sharpened" or "too sharp." It is primarily used to describe objects or concepts that have been made excessively keen or intense to the point of being impractical or detrimental.

In a literal sense, oververscherpte can refer to a knife or blade that has been sharpened to an extreme degree. While this might seem beneficial for cutting, it can actually make the edge more fragile and prone to chipping or breaking. Similarly, a pencil that is oververscherpt might be too delicate for writing or drawing, easily snapping with pressure.

Figurously, the term can be applied to situations or ideas. For example, a rule that has been oververscherpt might be so strict that it becomes difficult to follow or leads to unintended negative consequences. A criticism that is oververscherpt could be overly harsh or aggressive, hindering constructive dialogue. An argument that is oververscherpt might focus too narrowly on certain points, ignoring broader context or nuance. The concept implies a loss of balance or functionality due to an excess of sharpness or intensity.