Local English word record

burdensome

adjective · 1 sense

not easily borne; wearing

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Examples

  • the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
  • my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests
  • a taxing schedule

Word relationships

Synonyms

onerous, taxing

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