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overstressed

1 4.4

Put under more force than it can safely hold and likely to break

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈstrɛst/

: sobrecargado

Examples

Unfortunately this spring had been overstressed and it was no longer pushing down.
When confronted with an overstressed single leaf spring, an inventor might have asked, "Can the load be distributed over more leaves with high loads, yet remain on fewer leaves with light loads?" Stiffness and strength can often improve rather than worsen with deflection if you just give it some thought.

Academic text (2009)
After working long hours without a break, he felt that his mind was overstressed and needed a vacation.
The engineers warned that the overstressed cables could snap if they were not inspected soon.
Due to the heavy workload, her overstressed muscles ached for relief after the long week.

Synonyms

overloaded

vsoverstressed

3 4.2

Has more than it can safely hold, for example weight, work, or electricity

is about direct physical pressure exceeding safety limits rather than general excess load

overburdened

vsoverstressed

1 5.3

Having more work, duties, or worry than you can handle

is focused on physical pressure that risks damage, not on too much to handle

Antonyms

safe

∞ 1.0

Not likely to be harmed or in danger

How Stressed

overstressed

1 4.4

overloaded

3 4.2

stressed

2.7

unstressed

1 2.5

Surface Forms

overstressed positive

Morphology

overstressed = stressed (transparent) = over + stress + ed

Formed by 'over-' (excessive) + 'stressed' (subjected to stress), yielding a straightforward meaning of being stressed beyond safe limits.

Etymology

Overstressed is made from over- 'too much' and stress 'pressure' or 'force'. So when a part of a machine or building is overstressed it has too much physical load and may break.