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encumbered Definition and Meaning in English (encumbered definition)

adjective
Synonyms:burdenedhamperedhindered
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Encumbered definition: To be encumbered means to be burdened or hindered by a heavy load, an obligation, or a difficulty.

Definitions of Encumbered

  1. 1adjective

    To be encumbered means to be burdened or hindered by a heavy load, an obligation, or a difficulty.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt encumbered by the heavy backpack during the long hike.”

business

“The company was encumbered by too much debt, limiting its growth.”

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infinitiveencumber
nounencumbrance
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Encumbered definition: To be encumbered means to be burdened or hindered by a heavy load, an obligation, or a difficulty.
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'Encumbered' translates to 'encumbered' in English. Encumbered definition: To be encumbered means to be burdened or hindered by a heavy load, an obligation, or a difficulty.
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