1
: very great in number, effect, or force
The response was overwhelming.
overwhelming [=very strong] evidence/support
an overwhelming majority/success
2
—used to describe something that is so confusing, difficult, etc., that you feel unable to do it
She found the job overwhelming at first.
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/overwhelming. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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