excess

Definitions

An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

Lack of moderation in an activity, especially eating or drinking.

The state of exceeding a specified or reasonable limit.

Examples

An excess of salt in your diet can lead to health problems.

The company decided to sell off its excess inventory at a discounted price.

He was warned that any excess of enthusiasm might be seen as unprofessional.

Synonyms

surplus abundance superfluity glut plethora overabundance profusion

Antonyms

deficiency lack scarcity dearth insufficiency paucity shortage