Cumbered: meaning, definitions and examples
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cumbered
[ ˈkʌm.bərd ]
burdened by something
Cumbered means being hindered or burdened by something, making it difficult to move or act freely. It often describes a situation where someone is encumbered by responsibilities or physical objects that impede progress.
Synonyms
burdened, encumbered, hampered
Examples of usage
- He felt cumbered by the heavy backpack during the hike.
- She was cumbered with obligations and couldn’t attend the party.
- The project was cumbered by too many regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "cumbered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrecarregado
🇮🇳 बाधित
🇩🇪 beladen
🇮🇩 terbebani
🇺🇦 обтяжений
🇵🇱 obciążony
🇯🇵 負担した
🇫🇷 chargé
🇪🇸 cargado
🇹🇷 yüklenmiş
🇰🇷 부담된
🇸🇦 محمّل
🇨🇿 zatížený
🇸🇰 zaťažený
🇨🇳 负担的
🇸🇮 obremenjen
🇮🇸 álagður
🇰🇿 жүктелген
🇬🇪 მძიმე
🇦🇿 yüklenmiş
🇲🇽 cargado
Etymology
The word 'cumbered' originates from the Middle English word 'cumberen' which means to obstruct or hinder. This term evolved from the Old French word 'combrer', rooted in the Latin word 'compropere', meaning to encumber. The Latin form is derived from 'com-' implying 'together' and 'precor', meaning 'to pray', which reflects a sense of being weighed down or accumulated with burdens. Over centuries, the usage of 'cumbered' has persisted, primarily in literary and formal contexts to describe states of being hindered or encumbered, often with connotations of negative impact on one's actions or freedom. Its enduring presence in the English language showcases the concept of burdensome obstacles faced by individuals in various scenarios.