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onerous

UK
/ˈəʊn.ər.əs/
US
/ˈoʊ.nər.əs/

Translations

onerousadjective
more onerous
Comp.
most onerous
Super.
UK
/ˈəʊn.ər.əs/
US
/ˈoʊ.nər.əs/
The onerous task of cleaning the entire house fell on her shoulders.
La tâche pénible de nettoyer toute la maison est tombée sur ses épaules.
contraignantEmploi courant en contexte juridique ou administratif.
The court struck down the clause, considering it overly onerous to the tenant.
Le tribunal a annulé la clause, la jugeant excessivement contraignante pour le locataire.
Additional translations
fastidieux
onéreuxDroit; s'emploie surtout avec un nom masculin comme « contrat » ou « bail ».
Synonyms
burdensome
heavy
oppressive
demanding
taxing
arduous
difficult
strenuous
Antonyms
easy
light
simple

Definitions

onerousadjective
Involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
The onerous task of cleaning the entire house fell on her shoulders.
(Law) Imposing obligations or liabilities that outweigh the advantages.
The court struck down the clause, considering it overly onerous to the tenant.
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