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overwhelmed

[oh-ver-hwelmd, -welmd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlmd, -ˈwɛlmd /
ADJECTIVE
beaten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affected devastated moved overpowered
STRONG
repulsed upset vanquished worsted

Example Sentences

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I feel overwhelmed by all the advice online.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

To keep you from getting overwhelmed, The Wall Street Journal asked Govan for a guide to 10 must-see pieces, including a few recent additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She submitted her application in July, hoping to get started before demand overwhelmed the workforce, but didn’t get her building permit until January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But soon he was overwhelmed by the water’s swiftness.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig