Overwhelmed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overwhelmed
[ ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd ]
feeling
feeling completely overcome or overpowered by intense emotions or pressure
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| overwhelmed |
Use this word when someone feels an excessive amount of stress or emotion, often to the point where they can't cope. It can refer to both emotional situations and an excessive amount of tasks or information.
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| swamped |
This term is appropriate when someone has an overwhelming amount of tasks or responsibilities, often indicating that they are struggling to handle everything. It has a casual, conversational tone.
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| burdened |
This word is suitable when someone feels weighed down by responsibilities, problems, or physical loads. It often implies a long-term situation and can carry a more negative connotation.
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| flooded |
This word is best used when referring to a situation where there is an excessive amount of something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly. It can be used for physical things like water or information and emotions.
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Examples of usage
- I felt overwhelmed by the amount of work I had to do.
- She was overwhelmed with joy when she received the good news.
- Don't let yourself get overwhelmed by all the negativity around you.
action
to have a strong emotional effect on someone, often causing them to feel confused or defeated
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| overwhelmed |
Used when someone is feeling an intense amount of stress, emotion, or workload that they can't manage easily.
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| overpower |
Used when someone or something is much stronger than another and gains control or influence. It often implies a struggle or force.
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| overtake |
Used when catching up with and passing something or someone, often in a competitive setting.
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| consume |
Used when something takes up all of someone's attention, time, or resources. It can also refer to eating or drinking something.
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Examples of usage
- The news of the accident overwhelmed me with sadness.
- He was overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape.
Translations
Translations of the word "overwhelmed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrecarregado
🇮🇳 अभिभूत
🇩🇪 überwältigt
🇮🇩 terbebani
🇺🇦 перевантажений
🇵🇱 przytłoczony
🇯🇵 圧倒された
🇫🇷 submergé
🇪🇸 abrumado
🇹🇷 bunalmış
🇰🇷 압도된
🇸🇦 مرهق
🇨🇿 přetížený
🇸🇰 preťažený
🇨🇳 不堪重负
🇸🇮 preobremenjen
🇮🇸 yfirbugaður
🇰🇿 қатты шаршаған
🇬🇪 გადატვირთული
🇦🇿 yüklənmiş
🇲🇽 abrumado
Etymology
The word 'overwhelmed' originated from the Middle English word 'overwhelmen', which means to submerge or overflow. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of being overwhelmed by intense emotions or pressure has been a part of human experience for centuries, and the word continues to be widely used in modern language to describe this feeling of being overcome.