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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Nothing feels overdone, yet somehow it says everything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

That’s like saying burnt steak is better than overdone meat loaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Barron’s wrote last month that the selloff in BellRing stock might be overdone.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Read on: Is the Intel stock hype overdone?

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Sohrab smelled nice, like rosemary and leather, but he hadn’t overdone it.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram