Overemphasis (noun)

Excessive or undue emphasis or importance placed on something, often to the neglect or disregard of other important factors.

Origin:

The word "overemphasis" is a combination of the words "over" and "emphasis" which means to give excessive or undue emphasis or importance to something.

Examples:

1. The company's overemphasis on profits led to neglect of employee well-being and customer satisfaction.
2. His overemphasis on winning led to him neglecting fair play and sportsmanship.
3. Her overemphasis on her appearance led to neglect of her mental and physical well-being.
4. The school's overemphasis on test scores led to neglect of creative and critical thinking skills.
5. The government's overemphasis on economic growth led to neglect of environmental conservation.