What does "oversold" mean?

In a stock or commodity market condition where there has been significant trading driving prices down to lower levels, levels which seem overextended or excessive on a short-term basis.

How do you pronounce "oversold"?

Pronounced //ˌəʊ.vəˈsəʊld//.

Oversold

Q: What is a synonym for "oversold"?

Common synonyms include: aggrandized, amplified, ballyhooed, disproportionate, exaggerated, excessive.

//ˌəʊ.vəˈsəʊld// adj

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Adjective

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In a stock or commodity market condition where there has been significant trading driving prices down to lower levels, levels which seem overextended or excessive on a short-term basis. not-comparable

Synonyms

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aggrandized amplified ballyhooed disproportionate exaggerated excessive

Antonyms

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overbought

Etymology

From over- + sold.

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