overcommits
Takes on too much
Overcommits means taking on more obligations than one can reasonably fulfill.
Someone overcommits when they promise time, resources, or effort beyond their capacity: She overcommits to projects and ends up exhausted.
In computing, memory overcommit allows a system to allocate more memory than physically available, betting that not all programs will use their full allocation simultaneously.
Pledges more than deliverable
- overbooksReserves beyond capacity
- overextendsExceeds safe limits
- jugglesTosses objects cyclically
- maxed outReached upper limit
spreads thin · swamped · overloaded · burdened · overwhelmed · strained · squeezed · saturated
Chronic occupational depletion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- drainedEmptied of resources
- depletedSeverely reduced or emptied
overwhelmed · stressed · frazzled · worn out · crash · breakdown · underdelivers · disappoints
Strongly desiring achievement
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- optimisticExpecting positive results
well-meaning · people-pleaser · overachiever · perfectionist · zealous · go-getter · fear of missing out
Sworn statements of intent
- pledgesFormal promises given
- agreesHolds the same opinion
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
- signs upFormally joins or registers
takes on · undertakes · obligates · binds · guarantees · vows · accepts · shoulders
overpromises
Pledges more than deliverable
- overbooksReserves beyond capacity
- overextendsExceeds safe limits
- jugglesTosses objects cyclically
spreads thin · maxed out · swamped · overloaded · burdened · overwhelmed · strained · squeezed · saturated · inundated
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- drainedEmptied of resources
depleted · overwhelmed · stressed · frazzled · worn out · crash · breakdown · underdelivers · disappoints · lets down
ambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
optimistic · well-meaning · people-pleaser · overachiever · perfectionist · zealous · go-getter · fear of missing out
promises
Sworn statements of intent
- pledgesFormal promises given
- agreesHolds the same opinion
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
signs up · takes on · undertakes · obligates · binds · guarantees · vows · accepts · shoulders · says yes
overcommitsholds back
Restrains or delays
hedges · overextends · spreads thin · underperforms · disengages
overcommitsdeclines
Refuses or diminishes
says no · refuses · turns down · holds firm · pushes back
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