overpromising

[US]/[ˈəʊvəˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈoʊvərˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Tending to overpromise.
v.To state that you will do something or achieve something better than you are likely to be able to.
n.The act of overpromising.

Phrases & Collocations

overpromising delivery

avoid overpromising

overpromising risks

stop overpromising

overpromising project

prevent overpromising

overpromising client

overpromising situation

overpromising leads

Example Sentences

the project manager was reprimanded for consistently overpromising delivery dates.

we need to avoid overpromising features to potential clients during sales pitches.

the company's reputation suffered from overpromising and underdelivering on its promises.

it's crucial to manage expectations and avoid overpromising the product's capabilities.

the marketing team was accused of overpromising the results of the new campaign.

we learned a valuable lesson about not overpromising when dealing with investors.

the politician's campaign was criticized for overpromising on tax cuts.

the contract clearly stated that we wouldn't be overpromising on the timeline.

overpromising can lead to dissatisfied customers and negative reviews.

the consultant warned against overpromising a quick fix for the company's problems.

we need to be realistic and avoid overpromising the team's capacity.

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