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overactive

1 antonyms and opposites of overactive, grouped by meaning.

Adj — More active than is normal or healthy.

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Etymology

From over- + active.

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What does “overactive” mean?

The word “overactive” means more active than is normal or healthy. In plain terms, doing too much, or working harder than it should.

How do you use “overactive” in a sentence?

Here is “overactive” used in a sentence: “The doctor said his imagination was simply overactive.”

What is the opposite of “overactive”?

The opposite of “overactive” — its antonyms — is underactive.

What part of speech is “overactive”?

“Overactive” is an adjective.

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