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