1. carrying or weighed down by a heavy load
2. troubled or oppressed by something difficult or unpleasant

Examples

• The hikers were burdened with heavy backpacks.
• She felt burdened by the responsibility of caring for her elderly parents.
• The donkey was burdened with supplies for the mountain expedition.
• He seemed burdened by guilt over his past mistakes.
• The company was burdened with massive debt.
• Students often feel burdened by homework and exams.
• The tree branches were burdened with snow after the storm.