encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
Caregivers who do not feel burdened are unlikely to perceive a need for services.
simple past and past participle of burden
In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness.
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