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Burdened

Verb / ˈbɜ:dʌnd / Another word for burdened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to bear.

Synonyms & similar words

weight weightdown saddle burden charge unburdened burthen unburden loadeddown heavyladen encumbered oppressed overwhelmed loaded taxed strained hindered plagued troubled distressed worried bothered annoyed irritated vexed exasperated angered frustrated irked

Example sentences

  1. The donkey was burdened with heavy bags of goods.
  2. She felt burdened by all the expectations placed on her by her parents.
  3. The team was burdened by injuries to key players.
  4. He was burdened with guilt for the mistake he made.
  5. The city was burdened with a huge debt from the construction of the new stadium.

Quotes

  • The more one forgets himself – by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love – the more human he is and the more he actualizes himself. - Viktor Frankl
  • No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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