Burdened
/ˈbɜːrdənd/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Weighing down; oppressed.
/ˈbɜːrdənd/
adjectivenegativeIntermediate
General
Oppressed by a heavy load or responsibility.
The family was burdened with debt.
💡 Simply: Feeling weighed down or stressed.
More Examples
2
He felt burdened by the secret he was keeping.
How It's Used
General
"She felt burdened by the weight of her responsibilities."
Psychology
"He was burdened by feelings of guilt and anxiety."
From Middle English *burdened*, past participle of *burdenen*, from Old English *byrdan* "to bear a load", from *byrd* "burden, load".
The word 'burdened' has consistently carried its meaning of being weighed down or oppressed, though its usage in specific contexts (like legal contexts) may have evolved.
Memory tip
Imagine a donkey burdened with heavy sacks.
Practice
Base: burden
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Usage
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