Definitions
- Describing a person or object that is weighed down or burdened by something. - Referring to a situation where someone or something is impeded or hindered by obstacles or difficulties. - Talking about a state of being overwhelmed or bogged down by responsibilities or tasks.
- Describing a person or object that is restricted or limited in movement or action due to a physical or metaphorical obstacle. - Referring to a situation where someone or something is burdened by obligations, debts, or legal issues. - Talking about a state of being weighed down or hindered by external factors or circumstances.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being burdened or hindered.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to people or objects.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cumbered is more commonly used as a verb, while encumbered is more commonly used as an adjective.
- 2Type of burden: Cumbered refers to a physical or mental burden, while encumbered refers to a physical or metaphorical obstacle.
- 3Degree of burden: Encumbered implies a heavier or more serious burden than cumbered.
- 4Legal connotation: Encumbered can also refer to legal or financial obligations, while cumbered does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Cumbered and encumbered are synonyms that describe a state of being burdened or hindered. However, cumbered emphasizes a physical or mental burden, while encumbered implies a more serious or significant obstacle. Additionally, encumbered can also have legal or financial connotations, while cumbered does not.
