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overwrought

adjective/ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

extremely agitated or overwhelmed with emotion

After receiving the news about her friend's accident, she became overwrought with worry and fear for their safety.

overexcitedagitatedtense
word origin — early 19th century: from over- + wrought, the past participle of work.