overwrought
AdjectiveSynonyms:
distraught
WordNet 3.0
Adjective (1)
- deeply agitated especially from emotion“distraught with grief”Synonyms: distraught
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Overwork \O`ver*work"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overworkedor Overwrought; p. pr. & vb. n. Overworking.]
1.To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to overwork a horse. [1913 Webster]
2.To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor. [1913 Webster]
My days with toil are overwrought.— Longfellow.[1913 Webster]
3.To decorate all over. [1913 Webster]
Overwrought \O`ver*wrought\, p. p. & a. from Overwork.
1.Wrought upon excessively; overworked. [1913 Webster]
2.Extremely agitated or excited; overexcited; -- of people. [PJC]