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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Investors may be overwhelmed by the recent surge in leveraged and inverse ETFs, which typically use derivatives to amplify daily gains on individual stocks as well as other assets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I am overwhelmed and extremely proud that my son paid me that ‘mustache’ remark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
This means that when it rains, if there is not enough spare capacity, the system and sewage treatment works can be quickly overwhelmed.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
At the Cox's Bazar courthouse, prosecutor Tawhidul Anwar said he was overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The two of them were quickly overwhelmed, and the sheydim grabbed hold of Boaz and dragged him unceremoniously onto the stage.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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