overworked
Overworked (adj) means Made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion. Example: “The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived.”
How to use overworked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither exhausted from too much work, or worn out from overuse (of a phrase or idea).
Word forms
more overworked comparative, most overworked superlative
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The _____ nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived.
Etymology
From overwork + -ed.
Rhymes for overworked
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What does “overworked” mean?
The word “overworked” means made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion. In plain terms, either exhausted from too much work, or worn out from overuse (of a phrase or idea).
How do you use “overworked” in a sentence?
Here is “overworked” used in a sentence: “The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived.”
What part of speech is “overworked”?
“Overworked” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “overworked” have?
“Overworked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion.