1. receiving more money than is deserved or appropriate for one’s work or position

1. past tense and past participle of overpay; paid too much money for something

Examples

• Many people think professional athletes are overpaid.
• The CEO was criticized for being overpaid while workers received low wages.
• I overpaid for that car and regret not negotiating.
• She overpaid her taxes and expects a refund.
• The contractor overpaid his suppliers by mistake.
• Critics argue that some executives are vastly overpaid.
• He realized he had overpaid for the concert tickets.