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overdone

American  
[oh-ver-duhn] / ˌoʊ vərˈdʌn /

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.

Etymology

Origin of overdone

over- + done

Example Sentences

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“For now, concerns that the AI trade is overdone appears to be fueling healthy rotation within the U.S. equity market and risk management,” she added.

From Barron's

Societe Generale said concerns that foreign investors could pull out of U.S. assets and weaken the dollar looked overdone for now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Early 2025 fears that tariffs would wipe out industry profits proved overdone.

From Barron's

With that in mind, the weakness across airline stocks Monday may end up being overdone.

From Barron's

The drop is overdone in some of the stocks falling on the news, KBW analyst Jade Rahmani wrote in a note.

From Barron's