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Definition of oversell

oversell

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsɛl/
o · ver · sell
Plural:oversells
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Past Simple:oversold
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Past Participle:oversold
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Present Participle:overselling
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oversell Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To exaggerate the merits of something or promote it too aggressively.

Example

"The developer was careful not to oversell the capabilities of the new software during the presentation."

2

To sell more of a commodity, stock, or service than is available for delivery.

Example

"Airlines frequently oversell flights under the assumption that a few passengers will fail to show up."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of promoting something with excessive zeal or exaggerated claims.

Example

"The marketing campaign was a blatant oversell that left many early customers feeling disappointed."

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• Nearby Words

oversecrete
oversee
overseer
oversell
oversensitive
oversensitivity
overserious

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