adjective
Uncommon
burdened
Burdened (adjective) means Weighed down by a heavy load or responsibility. Example: “She felt burdened by the debt she had inherited.”
adjective
1
Weighed down by a heavy load or responsibility.
"She felt burdened by the debt she had inherited."
How to use burdened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoaded down with too much to carry or deal with, physically or emotionally.
Common pairings
burdened with
burdened by guilt
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more burdened
- Superlative
- most burdened
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She felt _____ by the debt she had inherited.
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Rhymes for burdened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
loosened
flattened
sweetened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “burdened” mean?
The word “burdened” means weighed down by a heavy load or responsibility. In plain terms, loaded down with too much to carry or deal with, physically or emotionally.
How do you use “burdened” in a sentence?
Here is “burdened” used in a sentence: “She felt burdened by the debt she had inherited.”
What part of speech is “burdened”?
“Burdened” is an adjective.
Is “burdened” a common word?
“Burdened” is an uncommon word in modern English.
