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Definition of overdrawn

overdrawn

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈdrɔːn/
o · ver · drawn
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overdrawn Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having had more money withdrawn than was available in the balance, resulting in a negative balance or debt to the bank (of a bank account or its holder).

Example

"She realized her checking account was overdrawn after several automatic bill payments were processed at the same time."

2

Portrayed or described with excessive exaggeration, melodrama, or lack of subtlety (especially of a literary character, artistic depiction, or argument).

Example

"Critics noted that while the novel's plot was engaging, the villain was somewhat overdrawn and lacked believable motivation."

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• Rhymes for overdrawn

• Nearby Words

overdramatize
overdraw
overdrawer
overdrawn
overdress
overdressed
overdrink

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overdrawn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overdrawn
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