Examples of overwrought in a Sentence
The witness became overwrought as she described the crime.
became overwrought when she heard that her child was missing
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
No premature judgment and no overwrought sympathy here.
—
Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Keep accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Where once she was ridiculed as emotionally overwrought with outlandish opinions, now she is greatly admired for her bold life choices and the progressive views of her Vindication of the Rights of Woman.
—
Literary Hub,
5 June 2026
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“Overwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwrought. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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overwrought
adjective
over·wrought
ˌō-və(r)-ˈrȯt 
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