Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oversold

verb

/ˌoʊ.vərˈsoʊld/

Definition

to sell an amount of something that is more than what is available or to promote something excessively, leading to a situation where demand exceeds supply.

Examples

The concert tickets were oversold, leading to many disappointed fans.
After the company’s IPO, analysts warned that the stock was oversold.
The promotion was so successful that the product was oversold before the deadline.

Meaning

In finance, oversold often refers to a situation where an asset is trading at a price that is considered lower than its true value, usually after a significant decline; in general usage, it indicates excessive selling or hype that leads to dissatisfaction or disappointment.