overwhelming

/ˌə‍ʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋ/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmɪŋ/

[adjective]

overwhelming

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a desire, feeling, or need) too strong to get rid of or resist

synonyms : overpowering

very strong; urgently felt

synonyms : consuming

Examples

1. Her grief after her husband's death was overwhelming.

2. On the other hand, the noise and pollution can be overwhelming at times.

3. Denise thinks the sun rises and sets on her newborn baby, cherishing every moment and feeling an overwhelming love for her child.

4. You need to learn to ask for help when things become overwhelming instead of trying to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders all the time.