Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overstretched
Adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈstrɛtʃt/
Definition
To extend beyond limits, often leading to strain or depletion.
Examples
- The team became overstretched with too many projects at once.
- His overstretched schedule left him exhausted and unable to focus.
- Overstretched resources can fail to meet the demands of a growing organization.
Meaning
Overstretched refers to a state where something is expanded or pushed too far beyond its normal capacity, leading to inefficiency or damage.
Synonyms
- strained
- overworked
- overburdened
- overextended
- exhausted
