adj
overworked
adj
1
Made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
"The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived."
2
Used so often that it has become stale or lost its impact.
"The phrase "at the end of the day" has become an overworked cliché."
How to Use Overworked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither exhausted from too much work, or worn out from overuse (of a phrase or idea).
Common pairings
overworked and underpaid
overworked cliché
overworked metaphor
Word Forms
more overworked comparative, most overworked superlative
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