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overwrought in Dutch

overwrought in Dutch is geagiteerd, nerveus, buitensporig — overwrought means extremely nervous, upset, or agitated.

overwrought in Dutch

geagiteerd
adj
Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
nerveus
adj
Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
buitensporig
adj
Elaborate; baroque; overdone.
overdreven
adj
Elaborate; baroque; overdone.

What does "overwrought" mean?

  1. adj Extremely nervous, upset, or agitated.
    "She became overwrought after hearing the bad news."
  2. adj Too elaborate or overdone in style.
    "Critics called the novel's prose overwrought and exhausting to read."

overwrought in a sentence

  • She became overwrought after hearing the bad news.
  • Critics called the novel's prose overwrought and exhausting to read.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "overwrought" in Dutch?

"overwrought" in Dutch is geagiteerd, nerveus, buitensporig. overwrought means: Extremely nervous, upset, or agitated.

How do you use "overwrought" in a sentence?

Example: "She became overwrought after hearing the bad news." In Dutch, "overwrought" is geagiteerd, nerveus, buitensporig.

Are there other ways to say "overwrought" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "overwrought": geagiteerd, nerveus, buitensporig, overdreven.

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