Overwrought

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/

Origin

Past participle of overwork, see wrought.

Full definition of overwrought

Adjective

1. In a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger; Extremely tense, anxious, or upset; filled with emotion, emotional; uneasy.
2. Elaborate; overdone.

Synonyms

• (emotional) distraught, overwhelmed, distressed, agitated
• (elaborate) ornate, overdecorated

Antonyms

• (emotional) calm, collected, composed, laid-back, placid, serene, tranquil, untroubled
• (elaborate) austere, bare, conservative, denuded, modest, naked, plain, simple, stark, stripped, uncovered, restrained, subdued, toned-down, unadorned