Burdened
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Burdened is an adjective meaning encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
Meaning
encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of burden
Example Sentences
Not any more burdened by modesty than you used to be, I perceive, young lady.
Caregivers who do not feel burdened are unlikely to perceive a need for services.
When my clients describe themselves as the black sheep in their families, they often feel very burdened.
In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness.
Synonyms for burdened
Depending on context, synonyms include laden, encumbered, overburdened, oppressed, saddled.
Antonyms for burdened
Common opposites include unburdened.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bowed down, encumbered, laden, oppressed, overburdened, saddled.
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