Overconsuming: meaning, definitions and examples
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overconsuming
[ ˌoʊvərkənˈsjuːmɪŋ ]
excessive consumption
Overconsuming refers to the act of consuming more than what is necessary or sustainable. This can pertain to food, resources, or products and is often linked to negative consequences for health, the economy, or the environment.
Synonyms
excessive consumption, overexpenditure, overindulgence.
Examples of usage
- Many people are overconsuming processed foods, leading to health issues.
- The overconsuming of natural resources is a major concern for sustainability.
- Overconsuming energy leads to higher bills and environmental impact.
Translations
Translations of the word "overconsuming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superconsumo
🇮🇳 अधिक उपभोग
🇩🇪 Überkonsum
🇮🇩 konsumsi berlebihan
🇺🇦 надмірне споживання
🇵🇱 nadmierne spożycie
🇯🇵 過剰消費
🇫🇷 surconsommation
🇪🇸 sobreconsumo
🇹🇷 aşırı tüketim
🇰🇷 과소비
🇸🇦 الاستهلاك المفرط
🇨🇿 překonzumování
🇸🇰 nadmerná spotreba
🇨🇳 过度消费
🇸🇮 pretirano uživanje
🇮🇸 ofneysla
🇰🇿 артық тұтыну
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად მოხმარება
🇦🇿 artıq istehlak
🇲🇽 sobreconsumo
Etymology
The word 'overconsuming' is a derivative of 'consume', which comes from the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up' or 'to eat up'. 'Over-' is a prefix meaning 'excessive' or 'more than'. The combination of these parts frames the discourse around excess and sustainability, particularly in the context of modern consumer culture. The growing concern around overconsumption emerged in the late 20th century as societal awareness heightened regarding resource depletion, environmental sustainability, and health issues associated with excessive consumption. In popular discourse, overconsuming is now often discussed in relation to themes of minimalism and mindful consumption, indicating a shift in consumer attitudes towards more sustainable practices.