seem overwhelming

Frequency: 8.095.2 per million words

Used to describe an appearance of being very great or strong.

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Examples (10)

  • The task of moving to a new city can seem overwhelming at first.
  • Sometimes the evidence against the defendant might seem overwhelming.
  • All the technical details in the manual seem overwhelming to a beginner.
  • The support from the community seemed overwhelming to the grieving family.
  • To a small child, the vast size of the ocean can seem overwhelming.
  • The amount of work left to do seemed overwhelming after the long meeting.
  • Her sudden burst of joy at the news seemed overwhelming to everyone.
  • The odds against winning the championship seemed overwhelming at the time.
  • The noise and lights of the big city often seem overwhelming to tourists.
  • Life's challenges can seem overwhelming, but you are never truly alone.