Burdensome | Definition of burdensome by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of BURDENSOME

: imposing or constituting a burden : oppressive <burdensome restrictions>

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First Known Use of BURDENSOME

1578

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Synonyms: bitter, brutal, harsh, cruel, excruciating, grievous, grim, hard, hardhanded, heavy, inhuman, murderous, onerous, oppressive, rough, rugged, searing, severe, stiff, tough, trying

Antonyms: easy, light, soft

Synonym Discussion of BURDENSOME

onerous, burdensome, oppressive, exacting mean imposing hardship. onerous stresses being laborious and heavy especially because distasteful <the onerous task of cleaning up the mess>. burdensome suggests causing mental as well as physical strain <burdensome responsibilities>. oppressive implies extreme harshness or severity in what is imposed <the oppressive tyranny of a police state>. exacting implies rigor or sternness rather than tyranny or injustice in the demands made or in the one demanding <an exacting employer>.

Definition of BURDENSOME for Kids

: so heavy or hard to take as to be a burden

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