Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overtaxed

adjective

/ˌoʊ.vərˈtækst/

Definition

To impose an excessive burden on someone or something.

Examples

After several weeks of overtime, I felt completely overtaxed and needed a break.
The city’s infrastructure was overtaxed during the holiday season due to the influx of tourists.
She was overtaxed by the demands of her job and personal life.

Meaning

The term ‘overtaxed’ refers to a situation where someone has been pushed beyond their limits, whether in terms of physical, emotional, or financial strain.