Burdened: meaning, definitions and examples
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burdened
[ ˈbɜːrdənd ]
feeling of being weighed down
To be burdened means to be heavily loaded or weighed down, either physically or emotionally. It can also refer to feeling overwhelmed or oppressed by responsibilities or problems.
Synonyms
oppressed, overwhelmed, weighed down.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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burdened |
Used when someone is carrying a heavy load, either physically or mentally. Indicates a sense of responsibility or difficulty that is making life harder.
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weighed down |
Similar to 'burdened,' this term is used to describe someone who feels heavy either physically or emotionally. Often suggests a more physical or tangible load.
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overwhelmed |
Describes a situation where someone is feeling overpowered by emotions, tasks, or situations. Can be used in both positive and negative contexts, but generally indicates being unable to cope.
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oppressed |
Often used in situations where someone is suffering from unjust treatment, typically by a powerful entity. Carries a negative connotation linked to social, political, or economic injustice.
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Examples of usage
- She felt burdened by the weight of her past mistakes.
- The farmers were burdened with heavy debts and struggled to make ends meet.
impose a heavy load or responsibility
To burden someone means to impose a heavy load, duty, or responsibility on them. It can also refer to causing someone hardship or difficulty.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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burdened |
This word is used when someone feels heavy emotional or physical stress or responsibility.
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impose |
This word is appropriate when you are forcing a duty, tax, or unwelcome burden on someone. It often has a negative connotation.
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load |
Suitable for situations involving physical weight or carrying a large amount of something.
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encumber |
Use this term in formal contexts when something restricts or hinders motion or progress.
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Examples of usage
- The government's new policies burdened small businesses with additional taxes.
- She didn't want to burden her family with her financial problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "burdened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrecarregado
🇮🇳 बोझिल
🇩🇪 belastet
🇮🇩 terbebani
🇺🇦 обтяжений
🇵🇱 obciążony
🇯🇵 負担をかけられた (ふたんをかけられた)
🇫🇷 accablé
🇪🇸 cargado
🇹🇷 yüklenmiş
🇰🇷 부담이 되는 (부담이 된)
🇸🇦 مثقل
🇨🇿 zatížený
🇸🇰 zaťažený
🇨🇳 负担 (fùdān)
🇸🇮 obremenjen
🇮🇸 álagður
🇰🇿 жүктелген
🇬🇪 დატვირთული
🇦🇿 yük altında olan
🇲🇽 cargado
Etymology
The word 'burdened' originates from the Middle English word 'burdinen', which means 'to load'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of burdening has been prevalent throughout history, as people have always faced challenges and responsibilities that weigh them down.
See also: burdens, burdensome, overburden, unburden.