overworked
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We’d hang out in the Goldilocks Zone, far enough away from home to avoid nagging responsibilities but close enough to sell to my overworked parents.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions face serious health risks under reduced and overworked health services.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
I asked my dad how he did it, and he said: “The maitre d’ is a busy man, probably overworked and underpaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Nearly half of the teachers surveyed by the party in England said they were planning to quit the classroom in the next five years, with many saying they felt overworked and stressed.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Since the holes were in no great demand, he could dig them and fill them up at a leisurely pace, and he was seldom overworked.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word