overreliance

noun

over·re·li·ance ˌō-vər-ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s

: the act or state of relying on something or someone too much : excessive reliance

One of my top priorities next year is to have an energy policy that begins to address all facets of our overreliance on fossil fuels.—

Barack Obama

I shy away from prescribing sleeping pills … to avoid overreliance on them.—

Andrew Weil

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The thoughtful composition of the images contrasting with the dynamic camera offset the filmmaker’s overreliance on catchy songs. —

Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 This means working with multiple suppliers and distribution centers across different regions to avoid overreliance on a single market or geography. —

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Without boundaries and constraints, complacency can creep in, leading to an overreliance on intuitive but often less innovative ideas. —

Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Conducting a thorough audit to identify gaps, such as siloed data systems or overreliance on bespoke tools, will set the stage for a successful transformation. 2. —

Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for overreliance