overwhelmed

Example Sentences

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"I can't really speak. I'm overwhelmed," she told AFP through tears.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The character feels out of his depth, feels overwhelmed, feels like he does not quite know what he’s doing, it stands to reason I should feel like that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Fear and pain made him close his eyes as he was overwhelmed by his tears.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh