overwhelmed
/ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Emotionally overpowered.
Adjective
Examples
completely overwhelmed
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Emotionally overpowered. — Carrying a metaphorical burden greater than one can comfortably handle.
Adjective
Examples
He felt overwhelmed by the workload.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “overwhelmed” mean?
Emotionally overpowered.
Is “overwhelmed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.