English Dictionary (Humor) beta

overwhelm To be completely overwhelmed by something, usually because it is too much to handle.  ■ "I knew I should have stayed home when I saw my boss's reaction to my mistake. Now I'm completely overwhelmed with guilt and regret."

awe A feeling of being overwhelmed by something or someone. It is a mixture of admiration, wonder, and fear.  ■ "I was in total awe of the grandeur of the castle. I couldn't believe how huge it was!

Backpack A large, padded container with two shoulder straps, used for carrying personal belongings such as books, food, and clothes.  ■ Why did the backpack go to therapy? Because it was feeling overstuffed and overwhelmed!

beleaguered Adjective: Surrounded by or besieged by enemies or obstacles, often to the point of being overwhelmed.  ■ "The beleaguered city was under siege for months, with no relief in sight."

besieged To be so overwhelmed with problems or challenges that one feels like being attacked or surrounded by them.  ■ "I'm besieged by emails, phone calls, and deadlines at work. It feels like I'm being bombarded from all sides!"

burnout The state of being completely exhausted and overwhelmed, often as a result of prolonged stress or overwork.  ■ "After working tirelessly for months on the project, Sarah finally reached burnout and had to take a much-needed break."

choked To be completely overwhelmed by a feeling of fear, panic, or anxiety.  ■ After watching the horror movie, John was so choked with fear that he couldn't move for the rest of the night.

Crushing To make someone so overwhelmed with emotions that they feel like they're being crushed under the weight of the world.  ■ "I couldn't believe my friend had cheated on me, it was crushing."

dizzying To cause someone to feel dizzy, confused, or overwhelmed.  ■ "The dizzying amount of choices at the supermarket made me feel like I was spinning around."

Filter A device that removes impurities or unwanted substances from a fluid or gas, while allowing the desired components to pass through.  ■ "I need to filter out all the spam messages on my email before I get overwhelmed."

floored To be completely overwhelmed, shocked, or amazed by something.  ■ "I was floored when I found out my boss had been promoted to CEO without any warning!"

flustered To be extremely agitated or upset, often due to a lot of things happening at once or being overwhelmed.  ■ "I'm so flustered today - I can barely keep up with all the emails and deadlines."

inundated To be overwhelmed with a flood of information, emotions, or ideas.  ■ "After listening to her sister's non-stop rambling for an hour, John realized he was truly inundated and had to excuse himself from the conversation."

overload A situation where someone is overwhelmed by a large amount of information or stimuli.  ■ "I can't believe how much information I had to memorize for this test. I think I'm going to have an overload!"

paralyze To make someone or something completely unable to move, especially by causing them to be overwhelmed with fear or excitement.  ■ "I'm so excited about this new job that I think it's going to paralyze me with nervousness!"

smothered To be covered or overwhelmed by something, such as a blanket or a flood of emotions.  ■ I accidentally smothered my sandwich with my napkin.

staggeringly To cause someone to stumble or trip, often as a result of being surprised or overwhelmed.  ■ "Wow, that's staggeringly expensive!" exclaimed the frugal shopper, as she almost fell over in shock at the price tag.

Swept To be overwhelmed by a feeling of excitement, joy, or euphoria.  ■ "When I found out I won the lottery, I was swept off my feet with excitement!"

transported To be so overwhelmed by emotion that one is physically carried away from the present moment.  ■ "I was transported when I found out my favorite band was coming to town."

chokes A sudden feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to breathe due to an excess of air in the lungs.  ■ "I tried to impress my boss by eating a huge sandwich, but it ended up choking me and I had to call for help."

counseling The act of giving advice or guidance, often to help someone navigate through difficult times.  ■ "My therapist is great at counseling me on how to manage my anxiety. Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed, she reminds me that my problems are temporary and can be overcome with a little bit of effort."

drowning The act of being completely submerged in water and unable to breathe. However, the word "drowning" can also be used to describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed by information or choices.  ■ "I almost drowned when I went swimming with the octopuses. They were so friendly and playful, but they kept leading me deeper into the water!", "She was drowning in emails when her boss walked by and asked if she needed help.

exorcise A ritual in which a demon or evil spirit is driven out of a person's body by means of prayer, chanting, and other supernatural methods.  ■ "I need to exorcise my demons after that argument with my sister," said the overwhelmed young woman.

intrigued Overwhelmed with curiosity and desire to learn more about something, often to the point of distraction or obsession.  ■ When Jane found out that her favorite actor was on Instagram, she became so intrigued by his posts that she couldn't stop scrolling for hours on end.

overstress An excessive amount of stress or pressure that causes someone to become overwhelmed and fall asleep.  ■ I tried to finish all my work in one day, but I think I overstressed myself and ended up taking a nap at my desk.

overwhelms To flood or inundate with an overwhelming amount of something, often to the point of paralysis.  ■ "I was so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information on my phone that I couldn't even look at it without feeling like I was going to drown."

received A feeling of being overwhelmed or bombarded with information or requests.  ■ "I received an email from my boss asking me to attend a meeting at 2pm today, but I already have plans. How am I supposed to handle this?

Rushed A feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to keep up with a task or situation, often due to poor time management or procrastination.  ■ "I'm so rushed today that I didn't even have time to finish my coffee before I had to leave the house!"

Stress A feeling of being overloaded or overwhelmed by a situation, person, or task. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, and muscle tension.  ■ "I'm so stressed out because I have to finish this project before my boss gets back from vacation."

suffocated to be overwhelmed by an intense feeling of being smothered or crushed, often due to a lack of air or oxygen  ■ "I was suffocated by the smell of fish in the dorm room. I had to open my window just to breathe!

suffocation A feeling of being overwhelmed by a sense of humor so strong that it feels like your chest is getting tight.  ■ "I've never been suffocated so much in my life! That joke about the banana was just too funny."

swamped To be overwhelmed by something, usually water or a large amount of information.  ■ "I was swamped with work when my boss decided to give me three projects at once. I had no choice but to call in sick and take a day off!"