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overworked

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2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overworked

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overworked is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overworked is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverworked

1verb
  • To make (someone) work too hard.

    Example: "to overwork a horse"

  • To work too hard.
  • To fill too full of work; to crowd with labour.
  • To decorate all over.
1adjective
  • Subjected to too much work.

    Example: "Overworked and underpaid? Then quit your job and become a pro darts player."

  • (of a word, phrase, etc.) Having been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.

    Example: "overworked, unaffecting cliches"

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