Burdened
adj, verb
adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of burden form-of, participle, past
"In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness."
Adjective
- 1 encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
"Caregivers who do not feel burdened are unlikely to perceive a need for services."
Adjective
- 1 bearing a physically heavy weight or load wordnet
- 2 bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities wordnet
Example
More examples"In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes."