What does overwrought mean?
Overwrought means (archaic) simple past and past participle of overwork.
Overwrought
/əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ · verb
Meaning
(archaic) simple past and past participle of overwork.
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) simple past and past participle of overwork
- Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
- Elaborate; baroque; overdone.
Example Sentences
Her book includes an incisive discussion of misogyny on the New Right. [Laura K.] Field notes how “gynocracy” and “the longhouse” have become overwrought MAGA epithets for an unbearably feminized and pluralist society.
Synonyms for overwrought
Antonyms for overwrought
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overwrought
- most overwrought
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overwrought?
Common synonyms include distraught, overwhelmed, distressed, agitated.
What is the opposite of overwrought?
Possible antonyms include calm, collected, composed, laid-back.
How do you use overwrought in a sentence?
Her book includes an incisive discussion of misogyny on the New Right. [Laura K.] Field notes how “gynocracy” and “the longhouse” have become overwrought MAGA epithets for an unbearably feminized and pluralist society.
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