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

Weighed down by a heavy load or responsibility.

"She felt burdened by the debt she had inherited."

How to Use Burdened

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLoaded down with too much to carry or deal with, physically or emotionally.

Common pairings

burdened with burdened by guilt

Word Forms

more burdened comparative, most burdened superlative

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Rhymes for burdened

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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.