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Home » Advanced » Overwhelming
Advanced intermediate-english

Overwhelming

by Haley|Published April 25, 2026

Definition: very strong in effect or amount, often making someone feel unable to react or think clearly.

Examples:
The pressure is overwhelming, so he cannot think clearly.
The situation became overwhelming, and they needed help.
I felt an overwhelming need to talk to somebody about the news

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