laden

/ˈleɪdən/

Definitions

1. verb

to carry or have something heavy or burdensome

“The hikers had to laden their backpacks with extra supplies for the long journey.”

2. adjective

having something heavy or burdensome, typically in a way that is difficult to bear

“The laden branches of the tree threatened to fall.”

3. noun

something that is burdensome or difficult to bear

“The financial burden was a heavy laden for the family.”

Synonyms

  • burdened
  • encumbered

Antonyms

  • unburdened
  • unencumbered