burdened

adj

1. encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.

   “Caregivers who do not feel burdened are unlikely to perceive a need for services.”

   “When my clients describe themselves as the black sheep in their families, they often feel very burdened.”

   “Not any more burdened by modesty than you used to be, I perceive, young lady.”

verb

1. (form-of, participle, past)simple past and past participle of burden

   “In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness.”