Vocabulary

overwhelmed

圧倒(あっとう)された

B2 · Upper-intermediate Uncommon

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(1) Verb

feeling unable to cope because of too much emotion, work, or pressure

感情(かんじょう)仕事(しごと)、プレッシャーが(おお)すぎて、対処(たいしょ)できないと(かん)じる状態(じょうたい)

Examples

  1. I felt overwhelmed by all the new responsibilities.
  2. She was overwhelmed with joy when she heard the news.

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