overdone

• Beschreibt etwas, das übertrieben oder zu stark ausgeführt wurde, oft mit negativem Ergebnis; häufig für zu lange gegartes Essen oder übertriebene Handlungen verwendet.

Describes something that has been done to excess, often resulting in a negative outcome; commonly used for overcooked food or exaggerated actions.

1. Exaggerated or excessiveB2formal

   Represented as greater than is true or reasonable; carried to an extreme.

   Übertrieben

   • His reaction to the minor mistake was completely overdone.
   • The special effects in the movie were overdone and unrealistic.
   • Her praise for the simple meal seemed a bit overdone.

   Synonymedisproportionateexaggeratedexcessiveextravagantimmoderateinflatedinordinateoverblownovermuchoverstatedundue

   Antonymemoderaterestrainedsubtletemperateunderstated

2. Cooked too longA2informal

   Cooked for too long, resulting in a texture or taste that is less than ideal, but still edible.

   Zu lange gekocht

   • The steak was overdone and a bit tough, but I still ate it.
   • She accidentally left the vegetables in the oven too long, making them overdone.
   • The pasta was overdone and slightly mushy.

   Antonymerare

• Etwas im Übermaß tun oder übertreiben, oft bis zu einem schädlichen oder unangemessenen Punkt; auch: eine Handlung oder Darstellung übertrieben gestalten.

A verb used to indicate doing something to an excessive degree or exaggerating an action.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Excessive actionB2formal

   To do something to an excessive or exaggerated degree, often leading to negative consequences.

   Übertreiben

   • He overdid the exercise and injured his back.
   • She overdid the seasoning and ruined the dish.
   • Don't overdo it with the compliments; it might seem insincere.

   Synonymeexaggerateoveractoverplayoverreachoverstate

   Antonymemoderaterestrain