overwrought
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Its empirics are weak External link, its theory underspecified External link, and its narrative overwrought.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Pace Mr. Miller, it didn’t advocate freedom for the sake of freedom, or elections as a good in themselves, even if the overwrought text of Mr. Bush’s Second Inaugural address lent itself to that parody.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Much of the concern surrounding AI slop is overwrought, as low-quality mass-produced content has consistently accompanied technological innovation throughout history, from the printing press to Grub Street publications in the 1700s.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
She said Ruben had been able to explain this for many years as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had concerns in July 2025.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Their suspicions about their neighbor and their teacher suddenly seemed overwrought and childish.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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