overwrought
UK/'әuvә'rɔ:t/US
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Definitions
adj.
Extremely nervous, agitated, or upset
过度紧张的，情绪激动的
adj.
Too elaborate or ornate; overdone
（文风、装饰）过分繁复的，做作的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover- (too much) + wrought (worked) = 'over-worked.' A thing worked too much becomes fussy and overdone; a person whose nerves are worked too hard becomes strained and tense. Both senses are 'processed past the comfortable point.'
Root work still carries 17 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She was overwrought and burst into tears.
- 2.
The novel's overwrought style annoyed many readers.
- 3.
Don't get overwrought about a small mistake.