A loaded question or word has more meaning or purpose than it appears to have, because the person who uses it hopes it will cause people to respond in a particular way.
That's a loaded question.
...the loaded word 'sexist'.
Synonyms: tricky, charged, sensitive, delicate More Synonyms of loaded
2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something is loadedwith a particular characteristic, it has that characteristic to a very great degree.
The President's visit is loaded with symbolic significance. [+ with]
The phrase is loaded with irony. [+ with]
3. adjective
If you say that something is loadedin favour of someone, you mean it works unfairly to their advantage. If you say it is loadedagainst them, you mean it works unfairly to their disadvantage.
[disapproval]
The press is loaded in favour of this present government. [+ in favour of]
The article was heavily loaded against Morrissey. [+ against]
...very loaded experiments carried out by General Bobby Marshall.
Synonyms: biased, weighted, rigged, distorted More Synonyms of loaded
More Synonyms of loaded
loaded in British English
(ˈləʊdɪd)
adjective
1.
carrying a load
2.
(of dice, a roulette wheel, etc) weighted or otherwise biased
3.
(of a question or statement) containing a hidden trap or implication
4.
charged with ammunition
5.
(of concrete) containing heavy metals, esp iron or lead, for use in making radiation shields
6. slang
wealthy
7. (postpositive) slang, mainly US and Canadian
a.
drunk
b.
drugged; influenced by drugs
loaded in American English
(ˈloʊdɪd)
adjective
1.
carrying a load
2.
filled, charged, weighted, etc. (as indicated by various senses of load verb transitive load verb intransitive)
3. Slang
under the influence of liquor or drugs
4. US, Slang
well supplied with money
5. Slang
well equipped with accessories or features
More idioms containing
loaded
the dice are loaded against someone
loaded for bear
Examples of 'loaded' in a sentence
loaded
They claim he had a loaded gun.
The Sun (2016)
He was walking around with a loaded gun and ready to use it as we have seen.
The Sun (2016)
I feel like a loaded gun.
The Sun (2016)
Detectives said last night that they had recovered a loaded gun in connection with the robbery.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That sounds like a loaded question.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Obituaries are rich territory for the loaded phrase, of which this is a particular favourite.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We may not pull the trigger, but we are expected to hand over a loaded gun.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The Sun reported that a loaded gun legally owned by the footballer was found at the house.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And there's something about a woman in uniform carrying a loaded gun.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has to send a signal to foreign investors that Russian capitalism is not a game with loaded dice.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The problem is that'legal aid' seems to have become a loaded phrase.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Most of us would answer no to this (loaded) question.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The second is a loaded question to play on the idea that the euro is already a failure: and who could want to be part of that?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
loaded
British English: loaded ADJECTIVE
A loaded question or word has more meaning or purpose than it appears to have, because the person who uses it hopes it will cause people to respond in a particular way.
That's a loaded question.
American English: loaded
Brazilian Portuguese: capcioso
Chinese: 有深意的
European Spanish: capcioso
French: tendancieux
German: Fang-
Italian: tendenzioso
Japanese: 含みのある
Korean: 저의가 있는
European Portuguese: capcioso
Latin American Spanish: capcioso
Chinese translation of 'loaded'
loaded
(ˈləudɪd)
adj
[gun]装(裝)有子弹(彈)的 (zhuāngyǒu zǐdàn de)
[question, word]别(別)有用意的 (biéyǒu yòngyì de)
(inf, = rich) 很有钱(錢)的 (hěn yǒuqián de)
to be loaded in favour of/against sb (= biased) 一味地偏爱(愛)/反对(對)某人 (yīwèi de piān'ài/fǎnduì mǒurén)
to be loaded with sth[goods]满(滿)载(載)某物 (mǎnzài mǒuwù)
[humour, irony]充满(滿)某事 (chōngmǎn mǒushì)
load
(ləud)
n(c)
(= thing carried)
[of person, animal]负(負)荷 (fùhè)
[of vehicle]装(裝)载(載)量 (zhuāngzàiliàng) (车, chē)
(= weight) 负(負)重 (fùzhòng)
(Elec) 负(負)荷 (fùhè)
(= workload) 工作量 (gōngzuòliàng)
vt
[vehicle, ship] (also load up) 装(裝) (zhuāng)
(Comput)[program, data]下载(載) (xiàzài)
[gun]给(給) ... 上子弹(彈) (gěi ... shàng zǐdàn)
[camera]把胶(膠)卷装(裝)入 (bǎ jiāojuǎn zhuāngrù)
loads of or a load of money/people (inf) 很多钱(錢)/人 (hěnduō qián/rén)
a load of nonsense (inf) 一派胡言 (yī pài húyán)
1 (adjective)
Definition
carrying a load
shoppers loaded with bags
Synonyms
laden
I came home laden with cardboard boxes.
full
Repeat the layers until the terrine is full.
charged
filled
weighted
burdened
They arrived burdened by bags and food baskets.
freighted
2 (adjective)
Definition
charged with ammunition
He allowed himself to be caught red-handed with a loaded gun.
Synonyms
charged
armed
The rebels are organized and armed.
primed
at the ready
ready to shoot or fire
3 (adjective)
Definition
(of a question or statement) containing a hidden trap or implication
That's a loaded question.
Synonyms
tricky
This could be a very tricky problem.
charged
sensitive
Employment is a very sensitive issue.
delicate
manipulative
emotive
Such a complex and emotive subject deserves deeper analysis.
insidious
They focus on overt racism rather than insidious aspects of racism.
artful
the smiles and artifices of someone subtly artful
prejudicial
tendentious
4 (adjective)
The press is loaded in favour of the government.
Synonyms
biased
The judge was biased.
weighted
rigged
distorted
These figures give a distorted view.
5 (adjective)
Definition
wealthy
(slang)
That family's absolutely loaded.
Synonyms
rich
You're going to be a very rich man.
wealthy
a wealthy international businessman
affluent
The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people.
well off
rolling (slang)
flush (informal)
Many developing countries were flush with dollars.
well-heeled (informal)
The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled.
well-to-do
two well-educated girls from well-to-do homes
moneyed
Fear of crime among the new monied classes is rising rapidly.
minted (British, slang)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affluent
Definition
having plenty of money
The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people.
Synonyms
wealthy,
rich,
prosperous,
loaded (slang),
well-off,
opulent,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
moneyed,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of armed
The rebels are organized and armed.
Synonyms
carrying weapons,
provided,
prepared,
supplied,
ready,
protected,
guarded,
strengthened,
equipped,
primed,
arrayed,
furnished,
fortified,
in arms,
forearmed,
fitted out,
under arms,
girded,
rigged out,
tooled up (slang),
accoutred
in the sense of artful
Definition
cunning
the smiles and artifices of someone subtly artful
Synonyms
cunning,
designing,
scheming,
sharp,
smart,
clever,
subtle,
intriguing,
tricky,
shrewd,
sly,
wily,
politic,
crafty,
foxy,
deceitful
Synonyms of 'loaded'
loaded
Explore 'loaded' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of burdened
They arrived burdened by bags and food baskets.
Synonyms
laden,
weighed down,
loaded,
freighted,
charged
in the sense of distorted
These figures give a distorted view.
Synonyms
misrepresented,
twisted,
false,
coloured,
one-sided,
biased,
partial,
perverted,
slanted,
garbled
in the sense of emotive
Definition
tending or designed to arouse emotion
Such a complex and emotive subject deserves deeper analysis.
Synonyms
sensitive,
controversial,
delicate,
contentious,
inflammatory,
touchy,
hot-button (informal)
in the sense of flush
Definition
having plenty of money
Many developing countries were flush with dollars.
Synonyms
wealthy,
rich,
rolling (slang),
well-off,
in the money (informal),
in funds,
well-heeled (informal),
replete,
moneyed,
well-supplied,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of full
Definition
holding as much or as many as possible
Repeat the layers until the terrine is full.
Synonyms
filled,
stocked,
brimming,
replete,
complete,
entire,
loaded,
sufficient,
intact,
gorged,
saturated,
bursting at the seams,
brimful
in the sense of insidious
Definition
working in a subtle or apparently harmless way, but nevertheless dangerous or deadly
They focus on overt racism rather than insidious aspects of racism.
Synonyms
stealthy,
subtle,
cunning,
designing,
smooth,
tricky,
crooked,
sneaking,
slick,
sly,
treacherous,
deceptive,
wily,
crafty,
artful,
disingenuous,
Machiavellian,
deceitful,
surreptitious,
duplicitous,
guileful
in the sense of moneyed
Definition
having a great deal of money
Fear of crime among the new monied classes is rising rapidly.
Synonyms
rich,
loaded (slang),
wealthy,
flush (informal),
prosperous,
affluent,
well-off,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of sensitive
Definition
(of a subject or issue) liable to arouse controversy or strong feelings
Employment is a very sensitive issue.
Synonyms
tricky,
difficult,
delicate,
thorny,
touchy,
ticklish
in the sense of wealthy
Definition
having a large amount of money and valuable material possessions
a wealthy international businessman
Synonyms
rich,
prosperous,
affluent,
well-off,
loaded (slang),
comfortable,
flush (informal),
in the money (informal),
opulent,
well-heeled (informal),
well-to-do,
moneyed,
quids in (slang),
filthy rich,
rolling in it (slang),
on Easy Street (informal),
stinking rich (slang),
made of money (informal),
minted (British, slang)
in the sense of well-heeled
Definition
wealthy
The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled.