noun
- the action of consuming something to excess; using or buying more than is necessary or healthy
Examples
- Overconsumption of natural resources threatens environmental sustainability.
- The doctor warned that overconsumption of sugar could lead to diabetes.
- Many economists blame overconsumption for rising household debt levels.
- The campaign aimed to reduce overconsumption of single-use plastics.
- Overconsumption in wealthy nations contrasts sharply with poverty elsewhere.
- She realized her overconsumption of social media was affecting her sleep.