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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encumbered

/ɛnˈkʌmbərd/ verb · British & US
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What does encumbered mean?

verb

Having a burden or weight, either physical or metaphorical; hindered or impeded in some way.

Example

"The heavy backpack encumbered her ability to run quickly."

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