burdened
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of burdened
Example Sentences
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Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
In a breezy, sun-soaked 90 minutes, Romvari excavates a lifetime of knotted, intergenerational trauma — a phrase that almost feels too heavy and too burdened by cryptic implications, given how this movie explores it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
It was burdened by intense competition from other online retailers and a consumer base that prioritized cheap prices over environmental responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"It's just that we have made sure that we facilitate the procedure in a way that means visitors are not burdened".
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Nana always gave a slow, burdened smile here, one of lingering recrimination or reluctant forgiveness, Mariam could never tell.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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