burdened
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of burdened
Example Sentences
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Though easing gasoline prices provided some relief, respondents continue to feel burdened by inflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
It’s a sea of nightmares in suits, and among them is Schlossberg, the Dennis the Menace we don’t deserve, don’t really want, but are burdened with regardless.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
In April, Greek tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni promised British passengers would not face biometric checks or be "burdened" by bureaucracy when travelling to Greece this summer.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
That deal left Warner Bros. burdened by debt, setting the stage for the Ellison takeover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Even so they often despaired of getting their pony up, or indeed of finding a path for themselves, burdened as they were.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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