burdened

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die eine schwere Last trägt, körperlich oder metaphorisch (z. B. Sorgen, Pflichten oder Schulden).

Describes a person or thing that is carrying a heavy load, either physically or metaphorically (e.g., with worries, responsibilities, or debt).

1. Carrying a heavy loadB1formal

   Having a heavy weight or load to carry.

   Beladen

   • The donkey was burdened with heavy sacks of grain.
   • She felt burdened by the weight of her backpack.
   • The workers were burdened with boxes of supplies.

   Synonymeencumberedheavy-ladenloadedoverloadedweighted

   Antonymeunburdened

2. Oppressed by worry or responsibilityB2formal

   Feeling weighed down by problems, worries, or responsibilities.

   Belastet

   • He was burdened with guilt after the accident.
   • She felt burdened by the expectations of her family.
   • The manager was burdened with the responsibility of making the final decision.

   Synonymebesetencumberedoppressedoverloadedstressedtroubledworried

   Antonymecarefreelighthearteduntroubledunworried

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem eine schwere Last, Verantwortung oder Schwierigkeit aufzuerlegen oder jemanden damit zu belasten.

A verb used to indicate the act of loading or weighing someone down with a heavy load, responsibility, or difficulty.

1. To load or weigh downB2formal

   To put a heavy load or responsibility on someone or something.

   Belasten

   • The new regulations burden small businesses with extra paperwork.
   • She felt burdened by the expectations of her family.
   • Don't burden yourself with unnecessary worries.

   Synonymechargeencumberhamperloadoppressoverloadsaddlestraintaxweigh

   Antonymedisburdenlightenrelieveunburdenunload

2. To cause worry or difficultyB2formal

   To cause someone to have a lot of problems or worry.

   Belasten

   • He was burdened with debt after the failed investment.
   • The constant criticism burdened her mental health.
   • They burdened the team with unrealistic deadlines.

   Synonymebesetencumberharassloadoppressoverloadplaguestraintaxtormenttroublevexweigh downworry

   Antonymedisburdeneasefreelightenrelieveunburden