overextended Definition
- 1extended beyond a safe or reasonable limit
- 2financially overcommitted
Using overextended: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overextended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company became overextended and had to declare bankruptcy.
Example
I'm feeling overextended with all the work I have to do.
Example
She was overextended financially and had to sell her house.
overextended Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overextended
Antonyms for overextended
- underextended
- undercommitted
Summary: overextended in Brief
The term 'overextended' [ˌəʊvərɪkˈstendɪd] refers to something that has been extended beyond a safe or reasonable limit, or is financially overcommitted. It is often used to describe a person or company that has taken on too much work or debt, as in 'The company became overextended and had to declare bankruptcy.' Synonyms include 'overstretched' and 'overworked,' while antonyms include 'underextended' and 'undercommitted.'
