burdensome

The definition of burdensome is something that is hard to deal with, or that places too great of expectations.

(adjective)

Providing round-the-clock care to your neighbor who you don't like very much is an example of a burdensome task.

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See burdensome in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

hard to bear; heavy; oppressive

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See burdensome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or like a burden; onerous.

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  • burˈden·some·ly adverb
  • burˈden·some·ness noun

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