overwrought
English
Etymology
Past participle of overwork; see wrought.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
overwrought (comparative more overwrought, superlative most overwrought)
- Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
- Elaborate; overdone.
Derived terms
Synonyms
- (emotional): distraught, overwhelmed, distressed, agitated
- (elaborate): ornate, overdecorated
Antonyms
- (emotional): calm, collected, composed, laid-back, placid, serene, tranquil, untroubled
- (elaborate): austere, bare, conservative, denuded, modest, naked, plain, simple, stark, stripped, uncovered, restrained, subdued, toned-down, unadorned
Translations
in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger
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elaborate; overdone
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