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Alternative for overchallenged

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00:00 Alternative For Overchallenged
00:27 Answer 1 Score 8
00:44 Answer 2 Score 7
01:16 Accepted Answer Score 6
01:38 Answer 4 Score 5
01:59 Answer 5 Score 5
02:11 Thank you

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ANSWER 1

Score 8


You can use the word overtaxed.

Overtaxed verb 2 Make excessive demands on (a person’s strength, abilities, etc.): do athletes overtax their hearts? - ODO




ANSWER 2

Score 7


Consider swamped, already mentioned in @Andy_Fielding answer.

Definition: to be plunged into or overwhelmed with something, especially something that keeps one busy, worried, etc.

Example: I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your email. I’m really swamped with work right now.

Also overstrectched.

"overstrecht" definition : to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc); overburden.




ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 6


BurdenedTFD

to load or overload;
"she walked forwards burdened with a wooden box"

cause (someone) worry, hardship, or distress.
"they were not yet burdened with adult responsibility"

Other suggestions: encumbered, overloaded, hampered, weigh down




ANSWER 4

Score 5


Those suggestions are good when you're referring to a single task.

When you're referring to multiple tasks, a good word is swamped:

"I can't handle more work this week—I'm already swamped!"

It creates an image of sinking into a swamp, being overwhelmed by water (and maybe crocodiles!).




ANSWER 5

Score 5


Consider deluged.

Definition: a large amount of things that come at the same time

Example: he has been deluged with offers of work.