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Surfeit

usgb/ˈsɜːrfɪt/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Surfeit suggests a negative effect of too much, often leading to waste or discomfort. SlideThe surfeit of options paralyzed us from making a choice.
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Often Implies WastePlay
Using 'surfeit' usually indicates that something has been used or consumed wastefully. SlideThe city's surfeit of abandoned buildings is a sad sight.
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Not Always NegativePlay
Depending on context, surfeit may simply highlight abundance without a strong negative implication. SlideIn spring, there's a surfeit of blooms in the countryside.
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