Overuse (Noun)
Meaning
Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's overuse of its most popular advertising slogan led to a decline in its effectiveness and ultimately hurt sales.
- The overuse of antibiotics in agriculture has contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- The band's overuse of the same power chord progression in every song made their music feel stale and unoriginal.
- The overuse of social media by some individuals can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- The overuse of a single fishing ground by commercial fleets has depleted the fish population and harmed the ecosystem.