burdensome
Burdensome (adj) means Difficult and demanding, like something heavy to carry.
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Difficult and demanding, like something heavy to carry.
"Finally, there are the commuter trains. Both companies operate these around the big cities and both find them burdensome, owing to the lack of off-peak travel."
— J. N. Westwood, The Railways of Canada (1959)
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Etymology
Formed from burden and -some.
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What is the meaning of burdensome?
"burdensome" (adj) means difficult and demanding, like something heavy to carry.
What is another word for burdensome?
Other words for "burdensome" include taxing, onerous.
What is the opposite of burdensome?
The opposite of "burdensome" is light.
