overdrawn

adjective

over·​drawn ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯn How to pronounce overdrawn (audio)
Synonyms of overdrawnnext
: having an overdrawn account

Examples of overdrawn in a Sentence

his war stories were embellished with overdrawn descriptions of battle and efforts to save the wounded
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Experts warn that without major long-term changes in water use, the Colorado River could become catastrophically overdrawn. Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 17 May 2026 The funds landed in an overdrawn CRT account, losing nearly $17,000 to overdraft fees Brooks had incurred. Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Apr. 2026 Going through their late mother’s accounts, Sara notices that the joint account Josh shared with her is overdrawn. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 The whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdrawn

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overdrawn was in 1817

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“Overdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdrawn. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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