Overtaxed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overtaxed
[ oʊvərˈtæksd ]
financial stress
The term 'overtaxed' refers to a situation where an individual, group, or system is subjected to excessive taxation or financial burden. It can also describe a state of being overwhelmed by demands, responsibilities, or stress, leading to a feeling of being stretched too thin. In both contexts, overtaking can cause exhaustion and lead to negative consequences, such as burnout and financial strain.
Synonyms
overburdened, overcharged, overwhelmed.
Examples of usage
- The small business was overtaxed by rising operational costs.
- After working numerous overtime hours, she felt overtaxed and exhausted.
- Many citizens expressed concern that they had become overtaxed by government policies.
- The overtaxed healthcare system struggled to provide adequate care for all patients.
Translations
Translations of the word "overtaxed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrecarregado
🇮🇳 अधिक कर लगाया गया
🇩🇪 überbesteuert
🇮🇩 terlalu dikenakan pajak
🇺🇦 перевантажений податками
🇵🇱 przeciążony podatkami
🇯🇵 過剰課税された
🇫🇷 surchargé d'impôts
🇪🇸 sobrecargado de impuestos
🇹🇷 aşırı vergilendirilmiş
🇰🇷 과세가 과도한
🇸🇦 مُرهق بالضرائب
🇨🇿 přetížený daněmi
🇸🇰 preťažený daňami
🇨🇳 过度征税的
🇸🇮 preobremenjen z davki
🇮🇸 ofurðar skattlagður
🇰🇿 артық салық салынған
🇬🇪 მოსალოდნელი გადასახადის ზედმეტად გადატვირთული
🇦🇿 artıq vergiləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 sobrecargado de impuestos
Etymology
The word 'overtaxed' is derived from the prefix 'over-', which comes from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above' or 'beyond', and the verb 'tax', which has roots in the Latin word 'taxare', meaning 'to assess'. The combination suggests an action or state that exceeds normal limits. Initially used in financial contexts to describe excessive taxation imposed on individuals or businesses, it has since evolved to encompass broader meanings related to overwhelming stress and pressure. The growing complexities of modern life and economic systems have made the term increasingly relevant, especially in discussions about the fiscal responsibilities placed on both individuals and institutions. As more people encounter heightened stress levels and financial burdens, the word has found a place in everyday language, reflecting concerns about sustainability and well-being in various aspects of life.