burdened Meaning & Definition
What Does Burdened Mean?
Burdened is used as an adjective meaning carrying a burden. As a verb, it means load, oppress.
Burdened: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbər-dᵊnd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | laden, encumbered and overburdened |
| Antonyms | unburdened, disburdened and discharged |
| Comparative / superlative | more burdened, most burdened |
Burdened Definition (Adjective)
- carrying a burden : heavily laden or encumbered
burdened with/by debt/guilt/responsibilities / … saved a burdened shopper the trouble of returning her grocery cart … / With burdened heart and aching eyes I looked over the walls around me.
Burdened as a Verb
- load, oppress
I will not burden you with a lengthy account.
Synonyms of Burdened
Antonyms of Burdened
Burdened in a Sentence
to burden a nation with taxes
burdened with/by debt/guilt/responsibilities
… saved a burdened shopper the trouble of returning her grocery cart …
With burdened heart and aching eyes I looked over the walls around me.
I will not burden you with a lengthy account.
burdened the dog with a little backpack
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
burdened with/by debt/guilt/responsibilities / … saved a burdened shopper the trouble of returning her grocery cart … / With burdened heart and aching eyes I looked over the walls around me.
Word Forms & Grammar
burdened
bur·dened
bur·den·ing
burden
burdening
burdens
burdened (comparative more burdened, superlative most burdened)
Words That Rhyme With Burdened
Origin of Burdened
see burden:1
First Known Use
1697
1541
How Do You Say Burdened?
The standard pronunciation of burdened is /ˈbər-dᵊnd/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bər).
Quick Answers About Burdened
Is burdened an adjective or a verb?
Burdened is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for burdened?
You can replace burdened with words such as laden, encumbered and overburdened. See the full list of burdened synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of burdened?
The opposite of burdened can be expressed with words like unburdened, disburdened, discharged and disencumbered.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of burdened?
The comparative form is more burdened and the superlative form is most burdened.