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OVERWORKED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Overworked.

Overworked - as a noun

The act of working too much or too long

Example: "He became ill from overwork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overworking22

Overworked - as a verb

Use too much

Example: "This play has been overworked"

Work excessively hard

Example: "He is exploiting the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exploit16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
put to workwork11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overworked - as an adjective

Subjected to too much work.

Example: "Overworked and underpaid? then quit your job and become a pro darts player."

(of a word, phrase, etc.) having been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.

Example: "Overworked, unaffecting cliches"

Example Sentences

"He looked tired and overworked after working long hours at the office."
"The overworked employees were unable to meet the unrealistic deadlines."
"She was mentally and physically exhausted from being overworked."
"The doctor warned him about the potential health risks of being overworked."
"The overworked mother struggled to balance her job and taking care of her children."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWORKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overworked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWORKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is OVERWORKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overworked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWORKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is OVERWORKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overworked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWORKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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