overgrown

/ˌɒvərˈɡroʊn/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or filled with a lot of vegetation, especially plants that are growing in a place where they are not wanted

“The overgrown garden needed a lot of work before it could be enjoyed.”

2. noun

a place where plants or vegetation are growing in a place where they are not wanted

“The overgrown area of the forest was home to many wild animals.”

Synonyms

  • neglected
  • weedy
  • wild

Antonyms

  • pruned
  • well-maintained