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overwhelmed

/ˌoʊvərˈhwelmd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does overwhelmed mean?

verb, adjective

Feeling or showing that you are unable to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation because it is too much for you. Describing something that is too much for someone to handle or deal with.

Example

"She felt overwhelmed by the amount of work she had to do before the deadline."

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