Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌmbərd/
verb to burden or weigh down
A1 She was encumbered with heavy bags as she walked home.
A2 The project was encumbered by a lack of funding.
B1 The company was encumbered by outdated technology.
B2 The team was encumbered by conflicting opinions on how to proceed.
C1 The legal dispute encumbered the progress of the construction project.
C2 The heavy workload encumbered her ability to focus on other tasks.
adjective burdened or restricted in some way
A1 She felt encumbered by the heavy backpack on her shoulders.
A2 The team was encumbered by strict regulations that slowed down their progress.
B1 The company was encumbered by debt, making it difficult to invest in new projects.
B2 The legal restrictions encumbered the development of the new shopping mall.
C1 Despite being encumbered by obstacles, she managed to achieve her goals.
C2 The politician's reputation was encumbered by scandal, affecting his chances of reelection.
formal The project was encumbered by a lack of funding and resources.
informal I feel encumbered by all the paperwork on my desk.
slang I'm so encumbered with all this stuff, I can barely move.
figurative Her past mistakes encumbered her ability to move forward in her career.
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