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Meaning of overwrought
The primary meaning of "overwrought" is being extremely upset or anxious.
Etymology of overwrought
The word "overwrought" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "over" meaning beyond or excessively, and "wrought" being the past tense of "work", meaning to exert or expend effort.
Historically, "overwrought" was used to describe something that was excessively worked or elaborated upon, and over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional or mental states.
Synonyms
exaggerated
melodramatic
hysterical
frantic
frenzied
chaotic
turbulent
frenetic
feverish
heated
impassioned
intense
passionate
emotional
sensitive
excited
agitated
upset
disturbed
flustered
ruffled
perturbed
worked up
hyper
overexcited
overemotional
overzealous
overenthusiastic
overreacting
irrational
unreasonable
excessive
immoderate
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unchecked
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "overwrought" as extremely upset or anxious, or excessively elaborate or complicated.
- * It can also describe something that is excessively emotional or sensational.
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident left her overwrought and unable to sleep.
- * The overwrought plot of the novel made it difficult to follow.
- * He was overwrought with grief after losing his loved one.