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overloaded

 

[ oʊvərˈloʊdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

excessive burden

Overloaded refers to something that has been burdened with too much weight, responsibility, or information. It often describes a system, vehicle, or individual that is unable to function efficiently due to this excess. For example, a truck that carries more than its capacity is considered overloaded. In a figurative sense, a person may also feel overloaded with tasks or commitments, leading to stress. The term can also apply to electrical systems that exceed their safe operational capacity.

Synonyms

excessive, overburdened, overworked

Examples of usage

  • The delivery truck was overloaded with packages.
  • She felt overloaded with work during the busy season.
  • The circuit was overloaded, causing a power outage.

Translations

Translations of the word "overloaded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecarga

🇮🇳 अधिक भार

🇩🇪 überlastet

🇮🇩 terlalu banyak beban

🇺🇦 перевантажений

🇵🇱 przeciążony

🇯🇵 オーバーロード

🇫🇷 surchargé

🇪🇸 sobrecargado

🇹🇷 aşırı yüklenmiş

🇰🇷 과부하된

🇸🇦 محمل فوق طاقته

🇨🇿 přeplněný

🇸🇰 preťažený

🇨🇳 过载

🇸🇮 preobremenjen

🇮🇸 ofurlað

🇰🇿 артық жүктелген

🇬🇪 გაჭიმული

🇦🇿 yüklənmiş

🇲🇽 sobrecargado

Etymology

The term 'overloaded' is derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' or 'too much' and the verb 'load,' which dates back to Old English 'hladan,' meaning 'to load, to put on.' The combination of these elements highlights the idea of exceeding normal loading capacities. While 'load' has been used since the early medieval period to refer to cargo or burden, 'over-' was attached to emphasize the excess or imposition of too much weight or responsibility. The first known usage of the term in its current form dates to the late 19th century, reflecting growing industrialization where machinery and vehicles began to face issues of capacity and efficiency. With time, the connotation evolved to include not only physical but also emotional and cognitive overload in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,133, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.