Burdensome Definition

bûrdn-səm
adjective
Hard to bear; heavy; oppressive.
Webster's New World
Causing hardship or distress.
American Heritage
The definition of burdensome is something that is hard to deal with, or that places too great of expectations.
Providing round-the-clock care to your neighbor who you don't like very much is an example of a burdensome task.
YourDictionary

Of or like a burden; arduous or demanding.

Wiktionary
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Origin of Burdensome

  • burden +‎ -some

    From Wiktionary

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