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ONEROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not easily borne; wearing

Example:

a taxing schedule

Synonyms:

burdensome; onerous; taxing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

heavy (marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness)

Derivation:

onerousness (unwelcome burdensome difficulty)

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