oversteer

noun

over·​steer ˈō-vər-ˌstir 

: the tendency of an automobile to steer into a sharper turn than the driver intends sometimes with a thrusting of the rear to the outside

also : the action or an instance of oversteer

Examples of oversteer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The onboard video from the Racing Bulls car reveals Lawson’s split-second oversteer snap correction played a big part in the collision that left both with punctures. —Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

Hamilton attempted to correct the oversteer but crashed into the barrier, severely damaging the front right section of his SF-25. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Siegel’s Crash Details Kanaan said the track got cooler toward the late afternoon, Siegel’s car picked up front grip and started to get oversteer. —Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oversteer

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