overwhelm
overwhelm
emotional overload
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overwhelm with Russian translation
overwhelm usage examples
Внезапное чувство подавленности застопорило его на собеседовании.
A sudden feeling of overwhelm froze him during the interview.
Когда дедлайны начали накапливаться, её ощущение подавленности усилилось, и она взяла небольшой перерыв.
As deadlines stacked up, her sense of overwhelm grew and she took a short break.
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overwhelm belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
overwhelm synonyms
What's the difference between overwhelm / depression / distress / sadness / stress / anxiety
a state of being overwhelmed (often expressed as 'a sense of overwhelm') — more often a verb but used as noun in informal/psychological contexts
After weeks of nonstop work she felt a deep sense of overwhelm.
Через несколько недель беспрерывной работы у неё появилось сильное чувство подавленности.
clinical or prolonged low mood; can be medical (major depression) or everyday low spirits
After the breakup he suffered from depression for months.
После расставания он несколько месяцев страдал от депрессии.
severe suffering or emotional pain; can be acute or chronic and is often used in formal/medical contexts
She was in visible distress after the phone call.
После телефонного звонка она была явно в сильном душевном страдании.
She felt a deep sadness after hearing the news.
После известия она ощутила глубокую грусть.
pressure or strain from external demands; can lead to feeling overwhelmed, but not identical to low mood
Job stress left him exhausted and on the verge of overwhelm.
Рабочий стресс оставил его истощённым и на грани подавленности.
worry or fear about the future; can be clinical (anxiety disorder) or situational
Her anxiety about exams grew until she felt overwhelmed.
Её тревога по поводу экзаменов росла, пока она не почувствовала подавленность.
excessive load (work, information, sensory), leads to feeling overwhelmed but focuses on cause
An information overload left her unable to concentrate and feeling overwhelmed.
Перегрузка информацией лишила её возможности сосредоточиться и привела к чувству подавленности.
a heavy load or responsibility that weighs on someone emotionally or practically
He carried the emotional burden of the decision alone.
Он один нёс эмоциональное бремя этого решения.
pressure or tension over time (physical or mental); can cause breakdown or exhaustion
The strain of caring for two jobs left her feeling low and overwhelmed.
Напряжение от работы на двух работах привело к чувству подавленности и упадка сил.
external demands or force acting on someone; often used about expectations and workload
She felt constant pressure to perform, which eventually led to feelings of overwhelm.
Она испытывала постоянное давление из-за необходимости показывать результат, что в итоге привело к подавленности.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce overwhelm and what this word means
overwhelm translation: подавленность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce overwhelm
/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/
overwhelm translation
подавленность
overwhelm examples
A sudden feeling of overwhelm froze him during the interview.
overwhelm transcription
/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/, /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/
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Questions about this word
overwhelm meaning: what does it mean?
emotional overload
overwhelm pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
overwhelm is pronounced as /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
overwhelm definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A sudden feeling of overwhelm froze him during the interview. Translation: Внезапное чувство подавленности застопорило его на собеседовании.
Is overwhelm part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, overwhelm (подавленность) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is overwhelm part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, overwhelm (подавленность) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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