Overworked
[,ovɚ'wɝkt]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Overwork
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Examples
- Assuming for a moment, that he _was_ overworked; it would show itself in some renewal of this disorder? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He's very tired and overworked, he said. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- You've been so wickedly overworked-- Perhaps it's that. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- My dear Manette, if he were overworked now-- My dear Lorry, I doubt if that could easily be. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Then my spouse unfortunately overworked herself in washing the house, so that we could do no longer without a maid. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Everything was bolted and barred that could by possibility furnish relief to an overworked people. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- A little overworked, I am afraid? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Yes, I am overworked just at present, sir. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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