Overconsumption

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Excessive consumption. uncountable, usually

    "It seemed a call to end an age of overconsumption […]"

Synonyms

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devouringdomestic overuseenergy inefficiencyexcessive energy useguzzleguzzling

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"Rampant overconsumption is unsustainable."

Etymology

From over- + consumption.

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