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Definition of overschedule
overschedule
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
o · ver · sched · ule
Adjective:overscheduled
•Past Simple:overscheduled
•Past Participle:overscheduled
•Present Participle:overscheduling
overschedule Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 20th century by combining the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) and the verb 'schedule'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overschedule. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overschedule