Overcommitting: meaning, definitions and examples
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overcommitting
[ ˌoʊvərkəˈmɪtɪŋ ]
excessive commitment
Overcommitting refers to taking on more responsibilities, tasks, or obligations than one can handle effectively. It often leads to stress, burnout, and a decrease in the quality of work or relationships. This can happen in both personal and professional contexts, where individuals may feel pressured to say yes to multiple commitments.
Synonyms
overburdening, overextending, overloading.
Examples of usage
- I realized I was overcommitting when I couldn't keep track of all my deadlines.
- She overcommitted herself by volunteering for three different projects.
- It's easy to start overcommitting when you want to please everyone.
- He learned to say no after frequently overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed.
Translations
Translations of the word "overcommitting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comprometendo-se excessivamente
🇮🇳 अधिक प्रतिबद्धता
🇩🇪 Überverpflichtung
🇮🇩 terlalu berkomitmen
🇺🇦 надмірне зобов'язання
🇵🇱 przeciążanie się zobowiązaniami
🇯🇵 過剰なコミットメント
🇫🇷 s'engager excessivement
🇪🇸 comprometiéndose en exceso
🇹🇷 aşırı taahhüt
🇰🇷 과도한 약속
🇸🇦 التزام مفرط
🇨🇿 přehnané závazky
🇸🇰 nadmerné zaviazovanie
🇨🇳 过度承诺
🇸🇮 prekomerna zavezanost
🇮🇸 ofurðing
🇰🇿 артық міндеттеме
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად ვალდებულება
🇦🇿 şiddətli öhdəlik
🇲🇽 comprometiéndose en exceso
Etymology
The term 'overcommit' is derived from the prefix 'over-' which means excessively or too much, and the verb 'commit', which originates from the Latin word 'committere', meaning to join or entrust. In contemporary usage, the word has evolved to encompass scenarios in both personal and professional domains where individuals take on too many obligations. The rise of multitasking and the culture of busyness in modern society has led to an increase in overcommitting behaviors, making it a relevant psychological and social concern. People often find themselves in situations where they struggle to fulfill their commitments effectively, prompting discussions about work-life balance, time management, and the importance of setting boundaries.