Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Overwrought /ōvˌ-ẽrr-ôt'/ · O·ver·wrought · IPA /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ 01 p. p. & a. Wrought upon excessively; overworked. 1. Wrought upon excessively; overworked. 2. Extremely agitated or excited; overexcited; -- of people.