Saddled

/ˈsæd.əld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of saddle; to place a saddle on (a horse or similar animal).

She saddled the horse before the morning ride.

To burden or load someone with a responsibility or obligation.

He felt saddled with the extra duties after his coworker left.

To be encumbered by a difficult situation or task.

The project saddled them with unexpected challenges.

From Middle English 'sad(e)le', from Old English 'sadol', related to 'saddle'.

saddle up

To prepare for action or to get ready to start a journey.

saddle with responsibility

To impose a responsibility or burden on someone.

saddle

A seat fastened on the back of an animal, typically a horse.

saddler

A person who makes or repairs saddles.

To be put in a difficult situation.

After the layoffs, I feel saddled with more work than I can handle.

To have a heavy burden or obligation.

He feels saddled with family expectations.