burdened

American

[bur-dnd] / ˈbɜr dnd /

adjective

Navigation.

(of a vessel) required to yield to a vessel having the right of way.

Etymology

Origin of burdened

burden ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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But it presented me with a unique research problem, for no anecdote from PARC’s rich history is burdened by so much contradictory testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The digital media company said it has broadly operated at a loss since its conception and is burdened by legacy commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Eventually, though, most people become grateful for that fact — or at least less burdened by it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“Where such alternatives do not exist, it should promptly eliminate the losses which have burdened consolidated Ebitda.”

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

A breeze picked up; burdened leaves poured their watery hearts out to him as he tried to xiang banfa — to think of a way out of his predicament.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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