incumbered

[in-kuhm-berd]

incumbered Definition

• 1. burdened with something, especially a financial obligation
• 2. hindered or impeded in movement or progress

Using incumbered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incumbered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company was heavily incumbered with debt.

• Example

  The athlete felt incumbered by the heavy gear.

• Example

  Her progress was incumbered by the obstacles in her path.

incumbered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for incumbered

• burdened
• encumbered
• hampered
• hindered
• obstructed

Antonyms for incumbered

• unburdened
• unencumbered
• unhampered
• unhindered
• unobstructed

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Summary: incumbered in Brief

The term 'incumbered' [in-kuhm-berd] refers to being burdened with something, usually a financial obligation, or hindered in movement or progress. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The company was heavily incumbered with debt.' or 'Her progress was incumbered by the obstacles in her path.' Synonyms include 'burdened', 'encumbered', 'hampered', 'hindered', and 'obstructed'.