oversold

adjective

over·​sold ˌō-vər-ˈsōld How to pronounce oversold (audio)
: likely to show a rise in price because of prior heavy selling and accompanying decline in price
an oversold stock

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Artificial intelligence players are some of the most oversold stocks this week as chipmakers dragged down the S & P 500 . — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 18 July 2026 In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversold

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oversold was circa 1890

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“Oversold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversold. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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