overwrought
adjective | /overwrought/
in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety; excessively agitated
overwrought
adjective | /overwrought/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMin a state of nervous excitement or anxiety; excessively agitated
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"She was overwrought after the long ordeal and needed rest."
"The overwrought tone of the speech undermined its authority."
Mnemonic Trick
OVERWROUGHT → OVER + WROUGHT — worked up beyond calm; excessively agitated.
Etymology
From over- + wrought (worked up).
Used for extreme nervousness or agitation.
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