Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burdensome
Adjective
/ˈbɜːrdənəm/
Definition
Difficult to carry or deal with; causing difficulty or stress.
Examples
- The new regulations were deemed burdensome by many small business owners.
- He found the constant demands at work to be quite burdensome.
- Taking care of an ill family member can sometimes feel burdensome.
Meaning
Something that is burdensome is heavy in a literal or figurative sense, making tasks or responsibilities challenging.
Synonyms
- Heavy
- Oppressive
- Taxing
- Taxing
- Demanding
- Challenging
