Oversell: meaning, definitions and examples

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oversell

[ ˌoʊvərˈsɛl ]

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sales

To present or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is, especially in order to sell it.

Synonyms

exaggerate, inflate, overstate

Examples of usage

Be careful not to oversell the benefits of the product, as it may lead to disappointed customers.
The salesperson tried to oversell the features of the car, but the customer saw through the exaggerations.

Translations

Translations of the word "oversell" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vender demais

🇮🇳 अधिक बेचना

🇩🇪 überverkaufen

🇮🇩 menjual berlebihan

🇺🇦 перепродати

🇵🇱 przesadzać z sprzedażą

🇯🇵 過剰に売る

誇張する (かじょうにうる
こちょうする)

🇫🇷 survendre

🇪🇸 vender en exceso

🇹🇷 aşırı satmak

🇰🇷 과매

🇸🇦 بيع أكثر من اللازم

🇨🇿 přesahovat prodej

🇸🇰 nadmerne predávať

🇨🇳 过度销售 (guòdù xiāoshòu)

🇸🇮 preveč prodati

🇮🇸 selja of mikið

🇰🇿 артық сату

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული გაყიდვა

🇦🇿 çox satmaq

🇲🇽 vender en exceso

Word origin

The word 'oversell' originated in the mid 19th century, combining 'over-' and 'sell'. It initially referred to the act of selling more than one possesses or can supply. Over time, the meaning evolved to include exaggerating or embellishing the qualities of a product or service.