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wrought
Comparative
more overwrought
Superlative
most overwrought
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emotionally distressed and worked up
- She was overwrought after receiving the bad news.
- His overwrought reaction to the minor setback was surprising.
- The bride appeared overwrought on her wedding day.
- He became overwrought when he couldn’t find his lost dog.
- The overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child.
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