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overwrought

[oh-ver-rawt, oh-ver-] / ˈoʊ vərˈrɔt, ˌoʊ vər- /


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Del Toro’s work is just as overwrought, just as bogged down by ideas and just as keen to emphasize style over narrative substance as Fennell’s.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

The situation is so overwrought in this episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Mr. Bernthal can treat a tender moment as the opportunity to be overwrought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The fears for Blue Owl are overwrought, however, says Raymond James analyst Wilma Burdis.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

The snare had left him weak and overwrought.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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