How Do You Spell OVERCOMMITTED?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəkəmˈɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "overcommitted" is spelled with four syllables: /ˌoʊ.vər.kəˈmɪt.ɪd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound [oʊ], followed by an unstressed vowel schwa sound [ə]. The second syllable is pronounced with a stress on the middle syllable [kə], followed by a short "i" sound [ɪ]. The final syllable has a stressed vowel [ɪd]. This word means having too many commitments to handle or complete in a timely manner. It can apply to personal or work-related situations.

OVERCOMMITTED Meaning and Definition

1. Overcommitted is an adjective that describes a situation where an individual or organization has taken on more tasks, responsibilities, or commitments than they can realistically handle or fulfill within the available time, resources, or capacity. It signifies a state of being excessively engaged or obligated, typically resulting in a lack of balance or time constraints.

   When someone is overcommitted, they may have signed up for multiple projects, assignments, or obligations without adequately considering their existing workload or personal limitations. As a consequence, they often find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to meet all their commitments. This can lead to a decline in the quality of work, increased errors, missed deadlines, and a general sense of being unable to give each task or responsibility the attention it deserves.

   Organizations can also become overcommitted by stretching their resources too thin and accepting more projects or initiatives than they can effectively manage. This may result in a decrease in productivity, inefficient allocation of resources, and dissatisfaction among staff and clients.

   To address overcommitment, individuals or organizations may need to reassess their priorities, set realistic goals, and effectively manage their time and resources. This could involve delegating tasks, renegotiating deadlines, or even turning down certain commitments to ensure a healthy work-life balance and maintain a high level of performance.

Etymology of OVERCOMMITTED

The word "overcommitted" is formed by combining the prefix "over-" and the verb "commit".

The prefix "over-" in this context means "excessive" or "beyond". It indicates that something is exceeding a certain limit or going beyond a normal level.

The verb "commit" comes from the Latin word "committere", which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "mittere" (meaning "to send" or "to put"). It originally meant "to send or put together", but it has evolved over time to carry the meaning of "pledge", "devote", or "entangle oneself".

Therefore, when combining "over-" and "commit", the word "overcommitted" is formed, which describes a situation in which someone has made too many pledges, promises, or taken on too many responsibilities, often to an excessive or overwhelming extent.

Conjugate verb Overcommitted

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you overcommitted

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overcommitted

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overcommitteding

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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