overpromise
/ˌoʊvərˈprɑmɪs/
verb
- To promise more than can realistically be delivered or achieved.
- The contractor overpromised on the renovation timeline, causing delays.
- It's better to underpromise and overdeliver than to overpromise and disappoint.
- Politicians often overpromise during campaigns and then struggle to keep their word.
Synonyms
noun
- A promise that is unrealistic or cannot be fulfilled.
- She learned to avoid overpromises and set realistic expectations.
- The company's overpromise of instant results led to customer complaints.
- The product launch was hurt by an overpromise about its battery life.