overwork

/ˌəʊvəwˈɜːk/

/ˌoʊvɝˈwɝk/

[verb] [noun]

to overwork

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

use too much

to work excessively or too hard, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

synonyms : exploit

Overwork

[NOUN]

the act of working too much or too long

synonyms : overworking

Examples

1. I can't keep working these long hours for such a low salary - I feel so underpaid and overworked.

2. The Hollywood producer is seen as a fat cat, living in luxury while many actors and crew members are underpaid and overworked.

3. The employees who were constantly mistreated and overworked finally stood up to their boss, showing that even a worm will turn when pushed too far.

4. I used to love my job, but now I feel so burned out and underappreciated - being underpaid and overworked is taking its toll.