Burdensome (Adjective)
Meaning
Not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elderly woman found it a burdensome task to take care of her husband with dementia all by herself.
- The student felt the homework assignments were becoming increasingly burdensome, leaving her little time for other activities.
- Paying off the large mortgage proved to be a burdensome financial obligation for the young couple.
- Her parents' constant arguing at home created a burdensome atmosphere that made her feel anxious and stressed.
- As the team leader, John shouldered the burdensome responsibility of making difficult decisions that affected the entire company.