adjective
- having received more money or financial support than necessary or appropriate
Usage: often used in business and government contexts
Examples
- The research project was overfunded and had a large budget surplus.
- Critics argued that the military program was overfunded while education remained underfunded.
- The startup became overfunded after multiple rounds of investment.
- Some pension plans are overfunded relative to their obligations.
- The overfunded department was able to purchase expensive new equipment.
- Taxpayers complained that certain government agencies were overfunded.