saddled
word · lemma: saddle
Definition
Equipped with a saddle, like a horse ready for riding, or burdened with a difficult responsibility or problem.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for animals prepared for riding, but more often figuratively: 'saddled with debt', 'saddled with problems.' It often implies an unwanted or heavy burden. Formal to neutral register. Not to be confused with 'settled.'
Spanish: ensillado - cargado (con responsabilidad)Portuguese (BR): selado - sobrecarregado (com responsabilidade)Portuguese (PT): selado - sobrecarregado (de responsabilidade)Chinese (Simplified): 被装上马鞍 - 负担沉重Chinese (Traditional): 被裝上馬鞍 - 負擔沉重Hindi: काठी वाली - बोझिल (काम/जिम्मेदारी के साथ)Arabic: مجهز بسرج - مثقل (بالمسؤولية)Bengali: বেল্ট লাগানো - বোঝা চাপানোRussian: оседланный - обременённыйJapanese: 鞍をつけられた - 負担を負わされたVietnamese: được lắp yên - bị gánh nặngKorean: 안장이 얹힌 - 짐을 진Turkish: eyerlenmiş - yüklenmişUrdu: زین کسی ہوئی - بوجھ تلے دبا ہواIndonesian: dipasangi pelana - dibebani
Example Sentences
She got saddled with the family business when her parents retired.
natural
I'm always saddled with organizing the office party.
natural
He is saddled with debt after losing his job.
basic
They were saddled with extra costs because of the delay.
natural
The horse was saddled and ready to go.
basic
She felt saddled with too much homework.
basic