overconsumption
noun
over·con·sump·tion
ˌō-vər-kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən 
: excessive consumption or use of something
the overconsumption of fossil fuels
overconsumption of alcohol
The flip side of deficient saving, of course, is overconsumption. At its peak in 1987, household expenditure as a percentage of national income was 74%, almost four percentage points above the highest levels reached during the previous two decades.—
Robert S. Gay
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The widespread fast fashion model, built on speed and mass production, has fostered a culture of overconsumption, waste, and a disregard for the true environmental and social costs of clothing.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
The authors warned against overconsumption of cinnamon-containing substances, especially in individuals with other health conditions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The company actively rebels against overconsumption and environmental destruction.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Notable figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Cory Booker have been vocal advocates for reducing pesticide usage and increasing public awareness about potential health risks from overconsumption.
—Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
The authors warned against overconsumption of cinnamon-containing substances, especially in individuals with other health conditions.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The company actively rebels against overconsumption and environmental destruction.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Notable figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Cory Booker have been vocal advocates for reducing pesticide usage and increasing public awareness about potential health risks from overconsumption.
—Tom Gauthier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overconsumption
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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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