Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈwɛlmd/
verb to be overcome by a large amount or force
A1 She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework she had to do.
A2 After receiving the news, he was overwhelmed with joy.
B1 The team was overwhelmed by the support they received from their fans.
B2 The workload was so intense that she felt overwhelmed and stressed.
C1 The CEO was overwhelmed with the responsibility of leading the company during a crisis.
C2 The sheer magnitude of the project overwhelmed even the most experienced team members.
adjective feeling a strong emotional effect
A1 I felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework I had to do.
A2 She was overwhelmed with joy when she received the news.
B1 The new project at work left me feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks.
B2 The responsibility of managing a team can sometimes make me feel overwhelmed.
C1 The sheer magnitude of the disaster left the rescue workers overwhelmed.
C2 Despite her years of experience, she still occasionally feels overwhelmed by the challenges of her job.
formal She felt overwhelmed by the amount of work that needed to be completed by the end of the week.
informal I'm completely overwhelmed with all the assignments due tomorrow.
slang I'm totally swamped and overwhelmed with everything on my plate right now.
figurative The sheer magnitude of the task ahead left her feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.
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