overwrought in German
overwrought in German is aufgeregt, überdreht — overwrought means extremely nervous, upset, or agitated.
overwrought in German
aufgeregt
Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
überdreht
Elaborate; baroque; overdone.
What does "overwrought" mean?
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adj Extremely nervous, upset, or agitated.
"She became overwrought after hearing the bad news."
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adj Too elaborate or overdone in style.
"Critics called the novel's prose overwrought and exhausting to read."
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overwrought in a sentence
- She became overwrought after hearing the bad news.
- Critics called the novel's prose overwrought and exhausting to read.
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What is "overwrought" in German?
"overwrought" in German is aufgeregt, überdreht. 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 German, "overwrought" is aufgeregt, überdreht.
Are there other ways to say "overwrought" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overwrought": aufgeregt, überdreht.
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