overstudied
- adjective
- /ˌoʊvərˈstʌdɪd/
:
artificial
- Her speech sounded overstudied, as if she had memorized every word without emotion.
Examples
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He gave an overstudied performance during the audition.
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Critics remarked that his dance was overstudied and lacked the spontaneity of true artistry.
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The actor's overstudied gestures made the scene feel unnatural to the audience.
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Critics noted that the performance was too overstudied and lacked genuine feeling.
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Her speech sounded overstudied and lacked spontaneity.
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The actor's overstudied gestures made the scene feel unnatural to the audience.
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Her speech sounded overstudied, as if she had rehearsed every word too many times.
Synonyms
Too careful and slow in a way that seems not natural
Too careful or polite to seem natural
Too decorated so it looks showy and not natural
Too decorated with extra words or details that distract the reader
Too complicated and full of detail that is not needed
Antonyms
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word overstudied comes from the prefix over- meaning 'too much' and study meaning 'to practice or learn', like in overtired or overcook. So when a performance is overstudied, it has been practiced so much that it sounds stiff or not natural.