oversupply

/ˌoʊvərˈsʌplaɪ/; /ˌoʊvərˈsaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A larger quantity of something than is needed or wanted; an excessive or surplus supply.

“The company’s oversupply of inventory led to significant losses in the financial quarter.”

Synonyms

  • excess
  • overstock
  • surplus

Antonyms

  • deficit
  • insufficiency
  • shortage