burdensome

American  

[bur-dn-suhm] / ˈbɜr dn səm /

adjective

1. oppressively heavy; onerous.

2. distressing; troublesome.

3. Nautical. having a full hull form, as a merchant vessel built for capacity rather than speed.

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burdensome British  

/ ˈbɜːdənsəm /

adjective

1. hard to bear; onerous

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Other Word Forms

• burdensomely adverb
• burdensomeness noun
• nonburdensome adjective
• nonburdensomely adverb
• nonburdensomeness noun
• unburdensome adjective

Etymology

Origin of burdensome

First recorded in 1570–80; burden ¹ + -some ¹

Example Sentences

The judge has given it more time, but the process for claiming refunds promises to be burdensome based on what the government has mapped out so far.

From The Wall Street Journal

The AI industry has argued that bills like Bores’s make progress burdensome and set the U.S. behind in the race for global advancement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last July the department invited state leaders to request waivers from burdensome regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Support for the plan generally came from industry and regulatory reform groups who said the vehicle standards that rest on the endangerment finding are costly and unduly burdensome.

From Los Angeles Times

The energy major is continuing with a strategic reset, cutting costs and selling some assets in a bid to reduce its burdensome debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• demanding
• difficult
• onerous
• oppressive
• taxing