Synonyms for burdened
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
Example sentences
- laden Summer came and the pear tree was laden with pears.
- saddled Saddled horses waited for us in front of the tavern.
- overburdened The major roads are overburdened with lorries.
- encumbered She was encumbered with two heavy suitcases.
- oppressed The oppressed people cried out for their liberty.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| burdened | steady | |
| laden | rising | |
| saddled | rising | |
| overburdened | falling | |
| encumbered | steady | |
| oppressed | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- heavy2, laden2
- 7 letters
- saddled2
- 9 letters
- oppressed2
- 10 letters
- encumbered3
- 12 letters
- overburdened4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (heavy2 = 2 syllables).