What is the meaning of overwrought?

verb

  • Use too much.
    • usage: "This play has been overworked"
  • Work excessively hard.
    • usage: "he is exploiting the students"

adjective

  • Deeply agitated especially from emotion.
    • usage: "distraught with grief"
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