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burdensome

UK
/ˈbɜː.dən.səm/
US
/ˈbɜr.dən.səm/

Translations

burdensomeadjective
more burdensome
Comp.
most burdensome
Super.
UK
/ˈbɜː.dən.səm/
US
/ˈbɜr.dən.səm/
The burdensome task of organizing the event fell on her shoulders.
La tâche pénible d’organiser l’événement est tombée sur ses épaules.
contraignantSe dit surtout d’une règle, d’une obligation ou d’une procédure qui impose une contrainte importante.
The burdensome regulations made it difficult for small businesses to thrive.
Les réglementations contraignantes ont rendu difficile l’essor des petites entreprises.
Additional translations
lourdAu sens figuré, pour une charge, une obligation ou une responsabilité difficile à supporter.
Synonyms
demanding
troublesome
onerous
taxing
difficult
cumbersome
heavy
oppressive
Antonyms
untroublesome
easy
light

Definitions

burdensomeadjective
Causing difficulty or worry; troublesome.
The burdensome task of organizing the event fell on her shoulders.
Requiring a lot of effort or causing inconvenience.
The burdensome regulations made it difficult for small businesses to thrive.
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