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Having (been) worked to the point of fatigue, exhaustion, or great stress
“Coffee was just the thing for an overworked doctor who needed the caffeine to keep them on their toes through the long shifts.”
Overused to the point of being stale or commonplace
“The banality of evil may be an overworked phrase, but it applies here.”
Intricately or elaborately decorated or detailed
Unnatural or artificial in one's mannerisms or behavior
That has been described as greater or better than it actually is
Having no power or energy left
Exploited by being burdened with excessive work
Under a great deal of strain and worry
Not sufficiently paid or remunerated for one's work or labor
Damaged and shabby as a result of much use
(of a quality or result) Achieved or maintained by careful and deliberate effort
Detailed and complicated in design and planning, involving many carefully arranged elements
Past tense for to oppressively cause someone or something to do too much work
“In Jerry's opinion, the government has to put up disciplinary measures against employers who abuse and overwork their staff.”
Past tense for to work (oneself) overly hard
“We tend to overwork as a means of self-escape, as a way of trying to justify our existence.”
Past tense for to drive or work to exhaustion
“My mother was always afraid I would overwork myself with everything on my plate, but I never did.”
Past tense for to express or describe in exaggerated terms
Past tense for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Past tense for to apply great and continuous effort towards work, a task, or a goal
Past tense for to damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use
Past tense for to work hard and for long hours, especially till late at night or the early hours of the morning
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