overreliance
/ˌoʊvərrɪˈlaɪəns/
noun
- Too much dependence on someone or something; relying too heavily.
- The company's overreliance on one supplier caused problems when that supplier had a strike.
- Doctors warned about the overreliance on antibiotics for minor illnesses.
- Overreliance on technology can make people forget basic skills like reading a map.
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