overwhelmed
Americanadjective
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completely overcome in mind or feeling.
She told the overwhelmed and sobbing mother she would take care of all medical expenses.
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loaded, filled, or addressed with an excessive amount of anything.
Over 100 dogs were transported to other parts of the state from overwhelmed animal shelters on the coast.
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overpowered or crushed, as by superior forces.
The aim of the coalition's operation was to stop the dictator and his army from attacking already overwhelmed rebel troops.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unoverwhelmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of overwhelmed
Example Sentences
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"They may not be able to move to higher ground and therefore could be overwhelmed very quickly by water," he said.
From BBC
The singer seemed overwhelmed as she made her third trip of the night to the podium.
From BBC
“I was overwhelmed by the number of things I didn’t know,” she says.
“You’re overwhelmed with the checklist when somebody dies. Having some sensitivity and ease in functioning is important.”
From MarketWatch
The photographer said he was "positively overwhelmed" when he captured the shot.
From BBC
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