Overshared: meaning, definitions and examples
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overshared
[ ˌoʊvərˈʃɛr ]
social media
To overshare means to reveal too much personal information or detail about oneself, often in a public setting like social media. This can include sharing intimate feelings, experiences, or thoughts that might not be appropriate for the audience or context.
Synonyms
disclose excessively, overexpose, reveal too much.
Examples of usage
- She overshared about her breakup on Facebook.
- Many people tend to overshare during family gatherings.
- He regretted oversharing his salary details at the office party.
Translations
Translations of the word "overshared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compartilhado em excesso
🇮🇳 अधिक साझा किया गया
🇩🇪 übermäßig geteilt
🇮🇩 dibagikan secara berlebihan
🇺🇦 перебільшено поділено
🇵🇱 przekroczono granice dzielenia się
🇯🇵 過剰に共有された
🇫🇷 partagé de manière excessive
🇪🇸 compartido en exceso
🇹🇷 aşırı paylaşıldı
🇰🇷 과도하게 공유됨
🇸🇦 تمت المشاركة بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 přehnaně sdíleno
🇸🇰 príliš zdieľané
🇨🇳 过度分享
🇸🇮 prekomerno deljeno
🇮🇸 ofbeldur deilt
🇰🇿 артық бөлінген
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად გააზიარებული
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq paylaşılmış
🇲🇽 compartido en exceso
Etymology
The term 'overshare' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' or 'too much' and the word 'share', which originates from the Old English 'scearu', meaning 'to divide or to share'. 'Share' has evolved over the centuries to encompass a wide range of contexts, including sharing possessions, thoughts, and emotions. The use of 'overshare' is particularly prevalent in modern digital communication, especially within the context of social media platforms that encourage individuals to connect and share their lives. The term likely gained traction in the early 2000s as online sharing became more commonplace, with users often posting personal updates and anecdotes that might be considered excessive or inappropriate by certain standards. As online interactions grew, so did the understanding of personal boundaries, leading to conversations about the implications of oversharing in public forums, highlighting the balance between openness and privacy.