overdriven
Pronunciation: [oʊvərˈdraɪvən]
Word
Context: "mechanics"
(adjective) when a vehicle's engine or system is pushed beyond its normal limits. It can happen if someone drives too fast or puts too much strain on the engine.
Example
The car ran smoothly, even after being overdriven for hours on the highway.
Example
The engine failed because it was overdriven and couldn't handle the stress anymore.
Example
Is your engine making strange noises because it has been overdriven?
Context: "emotion/behavior"
(verb) to push someone to work too hard or feel too much pressure. It can be like telling a friend to keep going when they are already very tired.
Example
She felt overdriven by her coach's encouragement, which helped her achieve her best performance.
Example
He was not overdriven by the pressure from his friends and chose a more balanced approach.
Example
Do you think anyone is getting overdriven by their responsibilities at work?
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