Synonyms

burdened

American

[bur-dnd] / ˈbɜr dnd /

adjective

Navigation.

(of a vessel) required to yield to a vessel having the right of way.

Etymology

Origin of burdened

burden ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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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

Falling oil prices resulted in a broad rally on Friday in travel stocks that have been burdened by rising fuel costs since the start of the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But it presented me with a unique research problem, for no anecdote from PARC’s rich history is burdened by so much contradictory testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

There’s no doubt the migrant surge burdened some communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Like the pale moon, I wane, weary of seeing the world’s grief, and I wax again, burdened with life.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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