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onerous

adjective

Not easily borne; wearing

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
O
Ends with
S
Contains
NE
Scrabble score
7

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɒnəɹəs

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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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