Definitions

1. adjective

paid too much money; excessively compensated for services or work

“The company was criticized for overpaying its CEO.”

2. noun

a person who is paid too much money; someone excessively compensated for services or work

“The overpaid athlete was accused of being greedy and unfair to his teammates.”

3. verb

to pay someone too much money; to excessively compensate someone for services or work

“The company overpaid its employee, resulting in financial losses.”