oversold
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/
adjective
Definition
Describing a situation where prices are considered too low due to excessive selling, often indicating a potential for price increase.
Example
The stock was oversold, leading many investors to believe it would soon rebound.
Conversation
Did you hear about the stock market?
Yeah, they say it’s been oversold recently.
I wonder if it's a good time to invest now.
It might be! Some analysts think it could bounce back.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
depressed
diminished
reduced
Antonyms
valued
appreciated
elevated
verb
Definition
To sell more of something than is available or more than is reasonable, often leading to a situation where demand exceeds supply.
Example
The concert tickets were oversold, causing many fans to be turned away at the door.
Tense Forms
Past: oversold
Past Participle: oversold
Conversation
Did you hear about the concert tickets?
Yeah, I heard they were oversold really quickly.
I wanted to go, but now I'm not sure if I can get a ticket.
Root Explanation
Oversold → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "sell" (from Old English "sellan", meaning to give or hand over). The word "oversold" means to have sold something excessively or beyond its capacity.
Memory Tip
Think of selling something 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why oversold means to have sold too much.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.