adjective

burdened

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

more burdened comparative, most burdened superlative

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She felt _____ by the debt she had inherited.

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