overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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When the moment came to enter the famous Capitol Records building, Jimmy was overwhelmed.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

All this is to say that I feel pressured by my husband’s diagnosis, I am running out of time — and overwhelmed trying to plan an extended trip while also considering the costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

I am overwhelmed with this weird feeling that is sadness, but in a way I’ve never felt before.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh