overwrought [adjective]

Definition of overwrought:

deeply agitated especially from emotion

Synonyms of overwrought:

● Distraught

● Upset

● Excited

● Nervous

● Tense

● Frantic

● Disturbed

● Agitated

● Overworked


Opposite/Antonyms of overwrought:

● Calm

● Worry-free

● Cool

● Collected

● Unagitated

● Quiet

● Composed

● Unruffled

● Subdued


Sentence/Example of overwrought:

The prose is sometimes overwrought, and often obscure for those without some knowledge of opera.