onerous
adjective/ˈoʊnərəs/
Frequency rank: #14,092 most common English word
Meaning
Involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty; burdensome.
Example sentence
The new regulations placed onerous responsibilities on small business owners who were already struggling to survive.
Synonyms & related words
- burdensome
- demanding
- heavy
- oppressive
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