Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overly-broad

Adjective
/ˈoʊvərli brɔːd/
Definition
Excessively wide or expansive in scope.
Examples
  • The overly-broad policy failed to address specific issues faced by different communities.
  • His argument was overly-broad, making it difficult to draw any concrete conclusions.
  • She found the overly-broad description of the project unhelpful in understanding its goals.
Meaning
The term describes a concept or idea that lacks precision due to being too general or inclusive.
Synonyms
  • Excessively wide
  • General
  • Vague
  • All-encompassing
  • Ambiguous