adj Uncommon

taxing

TAK-sihng

Taxing (adj) means Mentally or physically demanding; exhausting. Example: “It had been a long, taxing day at work.”

adj

Mentally or physically demanding; exhausting.

"It had been a long, taxing day at work."

"Caring for a newborn is emotionally taxing."

How to use taxing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDraining or exhausting — something that puts you under a lot of strain.

Common pairings

physically taxing a taxing schedule

Word forms

more taxing comparative, taxings plural, most taxing superlative

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Etymology

From the verb tax, plus -ing.

Rhymes for taxing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “taxing” mean?

The word “taxing” means mentally or physically demanding; exhausting. In plain terms, draining or exhausting — something that puts you under a lot of strain.

How do you pronounce “taxing”?

“Taxing” is pronounced TAK-sihng (/ˈtæksɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “taxing” in a sentence?

Here is “taxing” used in a sentence: “It had been a long, taxing day at work.”

What part of speech is “taxing”?

“Taxing” is an adjective.

Is “taxing” a common word?

“Taxing” is an uncommon word in modern English.