Overwork/ˌəʊvərˈwɜːrk/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation The verb 'overwork' implies a harmful level of effort, not just being busy. After months of overworking, Tom finally took a vacation. Pro Tip 2/3Personal Impact Use 'overwork' to show the effect of too much work on a person's well-being. She began to overwork and neglect her health. Pro Tip 3/3Machine Stress 'Overwork' can also describe machines being used beyond their capacity. We overworked the printer during the report season.