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

Coinbase’s whitepaper frames legacy systems as burdened by chargeback risk and positions instant finality as the cure. — Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Despite being burdened by a bulletproof vest, W fired in a strike that disappeared into the pocket of Todd Greene’s glove with a thwock. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The loose play this week burdened a pitching staff that also lacks big-league polish, giving up too many home runs and walks. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Cutting interest rates during an inflationary and increasingly debt-burdened economy risks undermining housing, consumer and corporate spending. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

That’s raised concerns among some operators and state officials about whether vital housing subsidies are being used effectively to help those most burdened by the state’s crushing rents amid a dire affordable housing shortage. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Perhaps more than in any other time in recent history, Americans are severely burdened by paperwork. — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans; borrowing against brokerage accounts and other investments; and personal and business loans. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Fed policy uncertainty, the Middle East situation, and an earnings season burdened with high expectations could all act as catalysts for fresh turbulence. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026