Overworking Meaning in English
word · lemma: overwork
ˌoʊvɝˈwɝkɪŋ
oh-ver-WUR-king
ˌəʊvəwˈɜːkɪŋ
oh-vuh-WUR-king
Definition
Working too much or for too long, especially to the point that it is unhealthy or causes stress and tiredness.
Usage & Nuances
'Overworking' is most often used for jobs or study. It has a negative meaning and is related to burnout and work-life balance. Collocations: 'overworking yourself', 'risk of overworking'. Not to be confused with 'hardworking', which is positive.
Spanish: trabajar en exceso - sobretrabajoPortuguese (BR): trabalhar demais - excesso de trabalhoPortuguese (PT): trabalhar demais - excesso de trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 过度工作Chinese (Traditional): 過度工作Hindi: अत्यधिक काम करना - ज़्यादा कामArabic: الإفراط في العملBengali: অতিরিক্ত কাজ করা - অতিরিক্ত পরিশ্রম করাRussian: переработка - переутомление (от работы)Japanese: 働きすぎVietnamese: làm việc quá sứcKorean: 과로Turkish: aşırı çalışmaUrdu: زیادہ کام کرناIndonesian: kelelahan karena bekerja - bekerja terlalu keras
Example Sentences
Overworking can make you feel very tired.
basic
Doctors warn about the dangers of overworking.
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He is always overworking and never takes a break.
basic
I've been overworking for weeks; I really need a day off.
natural
Overworking isn’t worth ruining your health.
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If you keep overworking, you’ll burn out sooner or later.
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