overdone

[ oh-ver-duhn ]

verb

1. past participle of overdo.

adjective

1. cooked too long or too much:

   The roast was overdone. I dislike overdone steak.

2. excessive or strained; exaggerated:

   Don't you think his politeness is overdone?

3. overtaxed; exhausted:

   You're looking a bit overdone from that hike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdone¹

over- + done

Example Sentences

Cuse: At first, I was a little apprehensive about jumping into a genre that seemed really overdone and overwrought.

From The Daily Beast

As with any exercise, it can be overdone to the point of diminishing returns and negative health consequences.

From The Daily Beast

The “reaction to shutdowns is overdone,” wrote Michael Goldfarb.

From The Daily Beast

At 143 minutes and with a $225 million price tag, Man of Steel feels overlong and overdone.

From The Daily Beast

Her accent changes from scene to scene and she comes across as extremely overdone.

From The Daily Beast

Sent Alfaretta around to tell us that 'he'd overdone hisself and was obliged to take a vacation.'

From Project Gutenberg

Then, as he broke an egg that was shockingly overdone, he added spitefully: "Why did you boil your door-knobs?"

From Project Gutenberg

The truth is, I fear, that the market has been glutted and the business overdone.

From Project Gutenberg

Reticence and secretiveness are excellent things in their way; but this too may be overdone.

From Project Gutenberg

Humour might suggest that the expression of Patriotism is a trifle overdone.

From Project Gutenberg