taxing

tax·ing

adj \ˈtak-siŋ\

Definition of TAXING

: onerous, wearing <a taxing operatic role>

— tax·ing·ly \-siŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of TAXING

1. The journey proved to be very taxing.
2. <a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish>

First Known Use of TAXING

1841

Related to TAXING

Synonyms: arduous, burdensome, challenging, exacting, grueling (or gruelling), killing, laborious, onerous, persnickety, demanding, toilsome

Antonyms: light, nondemanding, unchallenging, undemanding

Related Words: difficult, formidable, hard, herculean, rough, rugged, stiff, strenuous, testing, tough; oppressive, trying; rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms: easy, effortless, facile, simple, smooth

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