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Definition of overschedule

overschedule

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
o · ver · sched · ule
Adjective:overscheduled
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Past Simple:overscheduled
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Past Participle:overscheduled
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Present Participle:overscheduling
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overschedule Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To schedule too many events, activities, or tasks for someone or something, resulting in a lack of free time or excessive stress.

Example

"Many parents inadvertently overschedule their children with sports and music lessons, leaving them little time to simply play or rest."

2

To assign more appointments or work to a specific time slot than can be realistically accommodated.

Example

"The clinic tends to overschedule appointments on Monday mornings, causing frustratingly long wait times for patients."

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• Rhymes for overschedule

• Nearby Words

oversampling
oversaturate
oversaturation
overschedule
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overseas
oversecrete

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century by combining the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) and the verb 'schedule'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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