overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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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

More than 70% of consumers in this poll said they had abandoned online shopping baskets within the last three months because they felt bombarded by and overwhelmed with choices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Looking at the crowd, she could see her mother at the front of the line pleading with the desk sergeant, who looked overwhelmed.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh