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Definition of overcommitted

overcommitted

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.kəˈmɪt.ɪd/
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overcommitted Lexical Profile

overcommitted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having agreed to more obligations, tasks, or responsibilities than one can reasonably manage with the available time, energy, or resources.

Example

"She realized she was overcommitted when she had to attend three separate committee meetings in a single afternoon."

2

Having allocated or pledged more funds, personnel, or physical assets than can be safely sustained (of a budget, organization, or system).

Example

"The firm's capital reserves became dangerously overcommitted after a series of aggressive real estate acquisitions."

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• Rhymes for overcommitted

• Nearby Words

overcommercialized
overcommit
overcommitment
overcommitted
overcommunicate
overcompensate
overcompensation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcommitted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcommitted
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