overdevelopment
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
noun
- The process of building too many houses, roads, or other structures in an area, often harming the environment.
- The overdevelopment of the coastline has destroyed many natural habitats.
- Residents protested against the overdevelopment of their quiet neighborhood.
- Overdevelopment can lead to traffic jams and pollution in cities.
- The state of being developed too much or too quickly, especially in a way that causes problems.
- Economic overdevelopment in some regions has left others far behind.
- The overdevelopment of technology sometimes makes life more complicated.
- The overdevelopment of the child's muscles from too much training caused injuries.