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burdensome

adjective

not easily borne; wearing

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈbəː.dən.səm

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Definitions

adjective

  1. not easily borne; wearing

    “the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return”

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Example Sentences

the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
my duties weren't onerous: I only had to greet the guests
a taxing schedule

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