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overwrought

[oh-ver-rawt]

overwrought Definition

  • 1extremely agitated or upset
  • 2overly elaborate or complicated

Using overwrought: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was overwrought with grief when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The plot of the novel is overwrought and difficult to follow.

  • Example

    The speech was so overwrought that it failed to convey its intended message.

overwrought Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overwrought

Phrases with overwrought

  • overwrought nerves

    a state of extreme nervousness or anxiety

    Example

    The stress of the job left her with overwrought nerves.

  • an intense emotional state that is difficult to control

    Example

    The movie's tragic ending left many viewers with overwrought emotions.

  • a style that is excessively ornate or complicated

    Example

    The artist's overwrought style detracted from the beauty of his paintings.

Origins of overwrought

from over- + wrought, meaning 'worked'

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Summary: overwrought in Brief

'Overwrought' [oh-ver-rawt] describes a state of extreme agitation or upset, as in 'She was overwrought with grief when she heard the news.' It can also refer to something that is overly elaborate or complicated, such as 'The plot of the novel is overwrought and difficult to follow.' The phrase 'overwrought nerves' denotes a state of extreme nervousness or anxiety.