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
"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
A time when we didn’t worry and weren’t burdened with adulting.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Nor am I burdened by the reasons young people often start conversations with relative strangers online or in person: to network, find a date or get advice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Snowden was lying on his back on the floor with his legs stretched out, still burdened cumbersomely by his flak suit, his flak helmet, his parachute harness and his Mae West.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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