overdone

[oh-ver-duhn] / ˌoʊ vərˈdʌn /

ADJECTIVE

overcooked

Synonyms

STRONG

burned charred scorched

ADJECTIVE

excessive

Synonyms

STRONG

elaborate exaggerated overstated

WEAK

extravagant too much

Example Sentences

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Calling such presidential debacles someone’s “Katrina” has been overdone.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But some investors think the pessimism is overdone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Arya wrote Friday that the concern over AI memory demand is overdone.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Some analysts said this week’s selloff is overdone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

She let out an overdone sigh and reached into a drawer.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd