"Encumber" Example Sentences
1. The unnecessary items encumbered our journey.
2. The old belongings encumbered the attic space.
3. The excess paperwork encumbered the filing cabinet.
4. The excess luggage encumbered our progress through the airport.
5. The unneeded baggage encumbered our hike.
6. The broken equipment encumbered the work process.
7. Old debts encumbered his finances.
8. Unfinished projects encumbered his productivity.
9. Past mistakes encumbered her progress.
10. Outdated technology encumbered the business.
11. Negative thoughts encumbered her mind.
12. Childhood traumas encumbered her adult relationships.
13. Unprocessed emotions encumbered his wellbeing.
14. Unnecessary fears encumbered her everyday life.
15. Outmoded ideas encumbered societal progress.
16. His inflexibility encumbered collaboration and teamwork.
17. Her stubbornness encumbered change.
18. The excess regulations encumbered innovation.
19. The burdensome task encumbered her progress on other goals.
20. The heavy weight encumbered her movement.
21. The additional specifications encumbered the project design.
22. The detachment encumbered their interactions.
23. The clutter encumbered the workspace.
24. The outdated equipment encumbered business operations.
25. The former relationship encumbered her new beginnings.
26. The staggering debt encumbered their finances for years.
27. The unaddressed issues encumbered progress toward a solution.
28. The moral failings encumbered his climb up the corporate ladder.
29. The superfluous details encumbered the story's true message.
30. The injury encumbered his performance in the competition.
31. The arthritis encumbered her ability to play the violin.
32. The lack of focus encumbered her productivity.
33. The distrust encumbered their ability to work as a team.
34. The inflexibility encumbered negotiations and compromise.
35. The cultural differences encumbered their communication.
36. The poor planning encumbered the launch of the new product.
37. The limited resources encumbered their desire to help others.
38. The history of conflict encumbered efforts at diplomacy.
39. The scarcity of time encumbered her ability to learn a new skill.
40. The pejorative label encumbered his sense of self-worth.
41. The added complications encumbered the research study.
42. The sense of obligation encumbered her happiness.
43. The physical pain encumbered his mobility.
44. The cynicism encumbered their ability to see the good in others.
45. The cultural baggage encumbered cross-cultural understanding.
46. The legal restrictions encumbered their freedom of speech.
47. The outdated assumption encumbered progress on the issue.
48. The heavy backpack encumbered the child's walk to school.
49. The excess equipment encumbered the soldiers on the march.
50. The broken appliance encumbered everyday tasks.
51. The slow internet encumbered her productivity while working from home.
52. The bulky computer encumbered her ability to work on the go.
53. The excessive rules encumbered common sense decision making.
54. The lack of resources encumbered the relief efforts.
55. The overdue assignments encumbered her weeknight and weekend plans.
56. The deteriorating foundation encumbered the structural integrity of the house.
57. The responsibilities of parenthood encumbered their freedom.
58. The outdated techniques encumbered his abilities as an artist.
59. The extra people encumbered the limited space of the vehicle.
60. The psychological baggage encumbered her potential for happiness.
Common Phases
1. Beset/beleaguered/laden/weighed down with - Used to describe being
encumbered by something negative that hinders or burdens.
Example: She felt beset with doubts about her decision.
2. Bogged down - Prevented from freely moving forward due to impediments.
Example: Their progress was bogged down by technical issues.
3. Burdened with/by - Having to deal with something troublesome or unwelcome.
Example: He felt burdened by the responsibilities of his new position.
4. Weighed down - Making heavy or difficult to move due to excess weight.
Example: Her worries weighed down her spirits.
5. Heavily
encumbered - Having much that
encumbers; burdened in a substantial way.
Example: The project was heavily
encumbered by licensing restrictions.
6. Hampered by - Made less effective by some interference or difficulty.
Example: Their efforts were hampered by a lack of resources.
7. Impeded by - Prevented or slowed by some obstacle.
Example: Her recovery was impeded by lingering pain.
8. Obliged/required to bear - Forced to accept or deal with something unpleasant.
Example: They were obliged to bear the costs of the unanticipated damages.
9. Strapped with/for - Having little available due to constraints.
Example: The business was strapped for cash after the last quarter's losses.
10. Loaded down - Made heavy or difficult to move due to a large amount attached.
Example: The ship was loaded down with cargo bound for the harbor.