Definitions

1. noun

A greater amount of effort than necessary or required; excessive effort.

“The project required a significant overeffort from the entire team to meet the deadline.”

2. noun

A quality of being more energetic, enthusiastic, or zealous than is considered normal or appropriate.

“The politician’s overeffort to appear patriotic was seen as insincere by many voters.”

3. noun

A condition of being overworked or overwhelmed.

“The worker’s overeffort eventually led to burnout and a long period of leave.”

4. verb

To make an excessive or unnecessary effort.

“She’s always overefforting to get everything perfect, which can be a hindrance to progress.”