Synonyms of burdened

burdened

verb

past tense of burden

1

as in loaded

to place a weight or burden on

burdened the dog with a little backpack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loaded
• filled
• saddled
• encumbered
• packed
• weighted
• freighted
• ladened
• weighed
• lumbered
• stacked
• laded
• taxed
• overburdened
• piled
• cluttered
• afflicted
• clogged
• hampered
• overloaded
• handicapped
• heaped
• oppressed
• overtaxed
• strained
• surcharged
• pressed
• mounded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unburdened
• discharged
• unloaded
• relieved
• disburdened
• lightened
• disencumbered
• alleviated
• eased
• unladed

2

as in troubled

to make sad

refuses to let everyday problems burden her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troubled
• depressed
• oppressed
• worried
• tortured
• saddened
• dejected
• concerned
• weighed down
• bothered
• afflicted
• distressed
• got down
• disturbed
• tormented
• bummed (out)
• dashed
• upset
• discouraged
• unsettled
• daunted
• disheartened
• dismayed
• perturbed
• ailed
• demoralized
• dispirited
• disquieted
• agitated
• unnerved
• discomforted
• exercised
• unhinged
• freaked (out)
• discomposed
• undid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightened
• brightened
• rejoiced
• assured
• buoyed
• comforted
• enlivened
• cheered (up)
• stimulated
• reassured
• excited
• animated
• inspired
• invigorated
• soothed
• consoled
• gladdened
• encouraged
• elated
• pleased
• lifted
• exhilarated
• delighted
• gratified
• solaced
• heartened
• elevated
• uplifted
• boosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burdened

This crisis is exacerbated by lower pay for these cognitive specialties compared to procedural ones, deterring new doctors burdened by debt. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Zoza is burdened by the death of his best friend who committed suicide three week before the school trip. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

McClure argues there is no housing shortage, rather the problem is income-based, as many people are cost-burdened and spend more than 30% of their household income on housing. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Younger people are similarly cost-burdened, including 37% of those age 25 to 34 and 31% of those 35 to 44, the Joint Center has reported. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Its elites were burdened by their unresolved ambivalence toward the new masters of the universe, which soon gave way to avid expectations of personal profit and glory. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Because buildings have become burdened with billboards and air conditioners, even those considered safe could collapse as a result of the additional weight. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026

She was often burdened trying to navigate complex rules and regulations just to provide basic services to students in need. — Jacob M. Noble, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

And 28% of those households are considered cost-burdened, according to the North Carolina Housing Coalition. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026