overdone

[ˌəʊvəˈdʌn]

overdone Definition

• 1. cooked for too long or with too much heat
• 2. exaggerated or excessive

Using overdone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overdone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The steak was overdone and tough to chew.

• Example

  The actor's performance was criticized for being overdone and melodramatic.

• Example

  The decorations were overdone and tacky.

• Example

  Her makeup was overdone and looked unnatural.

overdone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overdone

• overcooked
• burnt
• charred
• excessive
• extreme

Antonyms for overdone

• underdone
• rare
• moderate

Phrases with overdone

• overdone with

  covered or decorated excessively with something

  Example

  The cake was overdone with frosting and decorations.

• overdone it

  to have done too much of something, often resulting in negative consequences

  Example

  I think I've overdone it with the exercise. My muscles are sore.

• overdone and underpaid

  a phrase used to describe someone who is working too hard for too little compensation

  Example

  I feel like I'm overdone and underpaid at this job.

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Summary: overdone in Brief

'Overdone' [ˌəʊvəˈdʌn] describes something that has been cooked for too long or with too much heat, such as 'The steak was overdone and tough to chew.' It can also refer to something that is exaggerated or excessive, like 'The actor's performance was criticized for being overdone and melodramatic.' Phrases like 'overdone with' and 'overdone it' add nuance to the term.