overworked
o‧ver‧worked /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt◂ $ ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt◂/
adjective
an overworked doctor
They’re overworked and understaffed.
2. a word or phrase that is overworked is used too much and has become less effective:
overworked metaphors
o‧ver‧worked /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt◂ $ ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt◂/
adjective Word Family: noun: work, workaholic, worker, working, WORKINGS; adjective: workable ≠ unworkable, overworked, working; verb: work, rework
1. made to work too hard: 2. a word or phrase that is overworked is used too much and has become less effective: