Synonyms of overworked

overworked 1 of 2

adjective

as in overtaxed

Related Words

• overtaxed
• exhausted
• fatigued
• tired
• weary
• jaded
• worn
• drained
• wearied
• beaten
• spent
• bushed
• beat
• limp
• bleary
• knackered
• tapped out
• aweary
• prostrate
• burned-out
• wiped out
• debilitated
• logy
• overfatigued
• enfeebled
• pooped
• broken-down
• done
• worn-out
• enervated
• all in
• washed-out
• played out
• sapped
• weakened
• dead
• drowsy
• tuckered (out)
• sleepy
• run-down
• lethargic
• sluggish
• enervate
• heavy

Dissimilar Words

• unwearied
• rested
• rejuvenated
• fresh
• relaxed
• refreshed
• active
• energetic
• tireless
• strengthened
• strong
• invigorated
• revitalized
• peppy
• vitalized
• weariless

overworked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of overwork

1

as in overused

Related Words

• overused
• overutilized
• invaded
• entrenched
• overdid
• encroached
• infringed
• trespassed
• exceeded
• overreached
• surpassed
• transcended
• overran
• overstepped
• overshot
• outran
• outreached
• overpassed
• broke

2

as in exerted

Related Words

• exerted
• overexerted
• exercised
• tried
• essayed
• scratched
• eked out
• attacked
• ground (out)
• put out
• scrabbled
• labored
• applied (oneself)
• trudged
• waded
• hammered (away)
• pitched in
• toiled
• dug (away)
• buckled (down)
• slaved
• struggled
• dug in
• drove
• fagged
• plowed
• tugged
• hustled
• humped
• grubbed
• strained
• drudged
• pegged (away)
• plugged
• endeavored
• knuckled down
• worked
• strove
• sweat
• plodded
• banged away
• travailed
• slogged
• moiled
• beavered (away)

Dissimilar Words

• broke
• slackened
• eased (up)
• chilled
• idled
• rested
• relaxed
• shirked
• let up
• bummed
• lounged
• loafed
• hung (around or out)
• slacked (off)
• dallied
• lazed
• hacked (around)
• goofed (off)
• unwound
• lolled
• played
• reposed
• hung
• dillydallied
• basked
• goldbricked
• trifled
• footled
• doodled
• vegged out
• dabbled
• fooled around
• puttered (around)
• pottered (around)
• hung about
• messed around
• goofed (around)
• monkeyed (around)
• fribbled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overworked

Adjective

Why does almost every punch line feel overworked and underdeveloped? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026

After Raymond wrapped, Heaton joined actor Kelsey Grammer on Fox's Back to You before finding a new home on the small screen as an overworked mom on ABC's The Middle, which also lasted nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

The track marks littering his arms suggest a life devoted to a destructive heroin habit, but Amin’s sister is determined to nurse him back to health, even though this only puts more of a burden on the overworked single mother. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Political dysfunction has left overworked controllers using outdated equipment. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026

While the coroner’s report did not establish a connection between the banker’s death and his intense Wall Street workload, his death spurred attention to the long hours and health declines of overworked investment bankers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026

Despite being born into wealth, Wesley Evers first appears as an overworked public defender who takes issue with cops not following procedure. — Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had to cut flights at major airports to relieve overworked controllers, exposing systemic operational vulnerabilities. — Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025

Indeed, the long, gliding and kneading strokes warm the soft tissues, release tension in overworked areas such as the neck, shoulders and lower back and have also been shown to stimulate blood flow. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025