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Definition of overscheduled

overscheduled

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈskɛdʒ.uːld/
o · ver · sched · uled

Past Simple:overscheduled
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Past Participle:overscheduled
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Present Participle:overscheduling
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overscheduled Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having too many scheduled activities, appointments, or commitments, leaving little or no free time.

Example

"The overscheduled teenagers felt constantly exhausted from juggling sports, music lessons, and heavy academic workloads."


2

Planned with an excessive number of events or activities that cannot fit comfortably within the allotted time.

Example

"An overscheduled itinerary leaves no room for spontaneous detours or adequate rest during a vacation."

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• verb

1

To assign or plan an excessive number of tasks, appointments, or events for someone or something, leaving insufficient free time.

Example

"The project manager overscheduled the development team, leading to widespread burnout and missed deadlines."

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'over-' (excessive) with the past participle of 'schedule', which derives from Late Latin 'schedula' (a small piece of paper).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overscheduled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overscheduled
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