oversold Definition
- 1(of a product or service) aggressively promoted or advertised beyond its actual demand, leading to a decline in its perceived value
- 2having more sellers than buyers, causing a drop in price
Using oversold: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oversold" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's oversold marketing campaign led to a decrease in sales.
Example
The stock market became oversold due to the sudden increase in supply.
Example
The concert was oversold, and many people were left without seats.
oversold Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for oversold
- overrated
- overmarketed
- overhyped
- overpromoted
- overadvertised
Antonyms for oversold
Summary: oversold in Brief
'Oversold' [ˌəʊvəˈsəʊld] refers to products or services that are aggressively promoted or advertised beyond their actual demand, leading to a decline in their perceived value. It can also describe a situation where there are more sellers than buyers, causing a drop in price. Examples include an oversold marketing campaign that leads to a decrease in sales or an oversold concert where many people are left without seats.
