overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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He said the system appeared to be "overwhelmed".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I was relieved to have the possibility of an answer but overwhelmed by what that answer might mean.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“It’s ready for artists. I walked in and I was overwhelmed with a space that was made for us, and I can’t wait for everything I can do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Part of the issue is that our over-sanitized world hasn’t fully prepared us to deal with messiness, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I could tell her how I feel overwhelmed by even the simplest task, or how hopeless I feel on a regular basis.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer