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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Excessive communication; communicating too much. uncountable, usually

   "Or is it a product of our drifting in an ocean of overcommunication?"

Antonyms

All antonyms

undercommunication

Example

More examples

"Or is it a product of our drifting in an ocean of overcommunication?"

Etymology

From over- + communication.

Editorial Guides For "overcommunication"

De-escalation Language for Difficult Conversations

Use wording that lowers tension while preserving boundaries and forward progress.

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