Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fardel

Noun
/ˈfɑːrdl/
Definition
A burden or a load, typically one that is cumbersome or unwieldy.
Examples
  • She felt as though she was carrying a fardel of sorrow after the loss of her friend.
  • The fardel he bore was not just physical but also a weight of expectations.
  • In literature, the hero often faces a fardel that tests their strength and resolve.
Meaning
Fardel refers to something that is carried, often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological burdens.
Synonyms
  • burden
  • load
  • weight
  • encumbrance
  • strains