Laden

usgb/ˈleɪdn/
adjective

Heavily loaded or weighed down.

A tree laden with apples
Visual representation of "laden" - Heavily loaded or weighed down

Often appears as...

  • laden with guilt
  • laden with debt
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Physical Weight

Use 'laden' to describe objects that carry heavy physical weight.

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The donkey was laden with supplies for the journey.
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Negative Emotion

'Laden' can suggest a negative, burdensome presence, not just physical weight.

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He returned home, his heart laden with sorrow.
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Figurative Context

'Laden' is often used figuratively to describe being burdened by responsibilities or problems.

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As CEO, she is laden with responsibilities.
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