adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding

   ". . . reap a pleasure from what, to the generality of mankind, may seem burdensome and laborious."

Adjective

1. 1
   not easily borne; wearing wordnet

Synonyms

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arduousdemandingexactingheavyoneroustaxing

Antonyms

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light

Example

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"I appreciated her kindness, while I feel it burdensome."

Etymology

From burden + -some.

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