burdened (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrdnd/

Definition

Having a heavy load, either physical or emotional.

Examples

• She felt burdened by the constant demands of her job.

• The small boat was heavily burdened with cargo.

• He was burdened by guilt after the accident.

How to Use burdened

burden with (prepositional phrase)

To be made to carry or deal with something difficult or unwanted. — "She was burdened with the responsibility of caring for her elderly parents."

burden by (prepositional phrase)

To be weighed down or oppressed by something. — "He felt burdened by the expectations of his family."

Synonyms of burdened

Words with a similar meaning to burdened:

• loaded
• weighed down
• encumbered

Antonyms of burdened

Words with the opposite meaning to burdened:

• unburdened
• light

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