overburdened

[oh-ver-bur-dnd]

overburdened Definition

  • 1loaded with too heavy a burden
  • 2overwhelmed with too much work or responsibility

Using overburdened: Examples

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

  • Example

    The overburdened truck could not make it up the hill.

  • Example

    She felt overburdened with responsibilities at work.

  • Example

    The healthcare system is overburdened with patients.

  • Example

    The teacher was overburdened with grading papers.

overburdened Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with overburdened

  • having too much debt to manage

    Example

    The family was overburdened with debt and had to file for bankruptcy.

  • feeling an excessive amount of guilt

    Example

    He was overburdened with guilt after lying to his friend.

  • feeling an excessive amount of sorrow

    Example

    She was overburdened with sorrow after her dog passed away.

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Summary: overburdened in Brief

The term 'overburdened' [oh-ver-bur-dnd] describes a situation where someone or something is carrying too much weight or responsibility. It can refer to physical objects, such as a truck that cannot carry its load, or people who are overwhelmed with work or responsibilities, as in 'She felt overburdened with responsibilities at work.' The phrase 'overburdened with debt' describes a financial situation where someone has too much debt to manage.