overpromised

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈprɒmɪzd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈprɑːmɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to promise more than one can deliver; to make commitments that exceed actual capabilities

Phrases & Collocations

have overpromised

had overpromised

overpromised on

overpromised to

was overpromised

were overpromised

overpromised benefits

overpromised features

Example Sentences

company overpromised on delivery times and disappointed customers.

the politician overpromised during the campaign but failed to deliver.

we overpromised on the project timeline and now we're behind schedule.

the sales team overpromised features that weren't actually available.

the restaurant overpromised its service quality and received negative reviews.

the software company overpromised on security features.

he overpromised his ability to complete the task on time.

the hotel overpromised the view from the rooms.

the contractor overpromised the renovation completion date.

the marketing campaign overpromised the product's capabilities.

the startup overpromised growth potential to investors.

the healthcare provider overpromised wait times.

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