overdone

American  

[oh-ver-duhn] / ˌoʊ vərˈdʌn /

verb

1. past participle of overdo.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of overdone

over- + done

Example Sentences

Overdone, you can end up with a stunt drink, the sort of thing base-jumpers might sip as they plunge off skyscrapers, yelling “EXTREME!” into each other’s GoPros.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Overdone celebrity coverage: We like seeing celebs playing golf, but not when it starts to detract from the actual tournament.

From Golf Digest • Feb. 14, 2017

Most notably, Emily Young plays both the righteous Isabella and the madam Mistress Overdone.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2015

This album also happens to echo with Bollywood melodies, thanks to a trip front man Jack Steadman took to Mumbai, from psychedelic opener Overdone to woozy dance track Feel.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2014

Overdone assays show a straw yellow colour which deepens on standing.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius