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overspending

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌspɛndɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial context

Overspending refers to the act of spending more money than one has available or budgeted for. This can often lead to financial difficulties, such as debt or budget shortfalls. It is commonly seen in personal finance as well as business contexts, where expenditures exceed planned expenditures. Overspending can be a result of impulse buying, lack of financial planning, or unexpected expenses.

Synonyms

excessive spending, overexpenditure, spending spree

Examples of usage

  • His overspending led to mounting credit card debt.
  • The family's overspending on luxuries strained their budget.
  • Businesses often face challenges due to overspending on projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "overspending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso de gastos

🇮🇳 अधिक खर्च

🇩🇪 Überschreitung des Budgets

🇮🇩 pengeluaran berlebihan

🇺🇦 перевитрати

🇵🇱 przekroczenie budżetu

🇯🇵 予算超過

🇫🇷 dépassement de budget

🇪🇸 gastos excesivos

🇹🇷 bütçe aşımı

🇰🇷 예산 초과

🇸🇦 تجاوز الميزانية

🇨🇿 překročení rozpočtu

🇸🇰 prekročenie rozpočtu

🇨🇳 超支

🇸🇮 proračunsko presežek

🇮🇸 ofursnit

🇰🇿 бюджетті асыра пайдалану

🇬🇪 ბიუჯეტის გადაცდენა

🇦🇿 büdcə aşma

🇲🇽 gastos excesivos

Etymology

The term overspending is formed by adding the prefix 'over-' to the word 'spending.' The prefix 'over-' comes from Old English, meaning 'above,' 'beyond,' or 'excessively.' 'Spending' derives from the Middle English 'spenden,' which means to use up, waste, or pay out, and has its roots in the Latin 'expendere.' The concept of overspending likely arose with the development of currency and trade, as individuals and businesses began to manage their finances more rigorously. Over time, particularly in the context of consumer culture and credit availability, the phenomenon of overspending has become increasingly relevant, reflecting changing attitudes toward money management and financial responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,830 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.