adjective

overwrought

/ˌoʊvərˈrɔːt/ · say it: OH·ver·RAWT

in a state of nervous excitement

In Emotions & Moods

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1. (adjective) too emotional or nervous; extremely upset or agitated

2. (adjective) made with too much decorative detail or effort; overly complicated

Examples

1. She felt overwrought after the stressful day and needed to calm down.
2. The overwrought design of the building had too many unnecessary decorations.

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overwrought

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