overworked

word · lemma: overwork

Definition

Describes someone who has too much work or works too hard, often leading to tiredness or stress.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used to talk about people feeling stressed, tired, or exhausted because of too much work. Common collocation: 'feel overworked,' 'become overworked.' It is primarily formal or neutral in tone and used in work or academic settings.

Example Sentences

He feels overworked at his new job.

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If you keep working like this, you'll end up overworked and burned out.

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Many doctors are overworked during flu season.

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She became overworked after taking on extra projects.

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I'm so overworked, I barely have time to sleep these days.

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Most teachers feel overworked at the end of the school year.

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