overpopulated

/ ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjʊˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. having too many inhabitants for the available space or resources

Example Sentences

One thing stood out: The roots of their sentiments lay in concerns that the United States has become overpopulated.

From Salon

That’s the way nature designed it and how it worked for thousands of years until humans mucked it up — mostly as we overpopulated California after World War II.

From Los Angeles Times

She agreed with the agency’s argument that it had the authority to round up horses as soon as it determined the herd was overpopulated.

From Seattle Times

“We’re overpopulated now and with schools and everything else, it’s just a difficult time.”

From Seattle Times

But let’s face facts: The biggest dilemma for solving homelessness in California is the extraordinarily high cost of housing in this overpopulated state.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crowded
• numerous
• populated
• various