overwhelmed
Americanadjective
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completely overcome in mind or feeling.
She told the overwhelmed and sobbing mother she would take care of all medical expenses.
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loaded, filled, or addressed with an excessive amount of anything.
Over 100 dogs were transported to other parts of the state from overwhelmed animal shelters on the coast.
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overpowered or crushed, as by superior forces.
The aim of the coalition's operation was to stop the dictator and his army from attacking already overwhelmed rebel troops.
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These money managers may help if you’re feeling overwhelmed helping your parents pay their bills.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The plan states a school would need to give him a safe place to go when feeling overwhelmed and access to highly-skilled staff trained in trauma.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
He still had hours of work to do and was feeling overwhelmed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
They were feeling overwhelmed by how badly they want a decent marriage, and frustrated by how elusive such a thing can be.
From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025
She was tired of feeling overwhelmed by Reuben, done with letting him push her around.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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