1
as in oppressive
difficult to endure
the burdensome living conditions that the early settlers had to endure
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2
as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the burdensome task of finishing the tax return
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Recent Examples of burdensome
President Donald Trump also asked the Pentagon to review regulations that are potentially burdensome and streamline operations, an effort that resulted in offers to employees for early retirement as well as hiring freezes across the department.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 1 May 2025
Their assistance is often easier to obtain than government benefits such as SNAP that some advocates say require burdensome applications.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
During oral arguments on Monday, the government attorney said doing so would be burdensome to Border Patrol agents.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
East Texas Title Companies is pushing back on the reporting requirement with a lawsuit, claiming the rule is burdensome and unconstitutional.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 1 May 2025
Their assistance is often easier to obtain than government benefits such as SNAP that some advocates say require burdensome applications.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
During oral arguments on Monday, the government attorney said doing so would be burdensome to Border Patrol agents.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
East Texas Title Companies is pushing back on the reporting requirement with a lawsuit, claiming the rule is burdensome and unconstitutional.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdensome
Adjective
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Despite being born into a socioeconomically challenging environment, Muhammad realized early that empowerment could come from knowledge.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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On one hand, the problem makes a manager’s life more challenging by limiting a team’s available options to potentially finish a close game.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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This garment gets exposed to harsher conditions than most clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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More precipitation in these locations could make up for the harsh cold season.—
Jordan-Marie Smith,
NPR,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Rust, a difficult movie to release, grossed $25k at 115 theaters, presented by Falling Forward Films.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Clematis wilt is a fungal infection that is difficult to treat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Federal judges have so far been skeptical of the Trump administration’s past efforts to use extraordinary powers to make deportations easier, and that could make suspending habeas corpus even tougher.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Last year’s drought conditions that extended into late fall combined with very windy winter conditions and frozen soils were tough for some evergreens.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Improving the air traffic system will also require the coordination of tens of thousands of safety workers in one of the country’s most demanding professions.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Unskilled workers handle physically demanding tasks like trench digging, concrete mixing and site preparation, and earn lower wages.—
Bahaa Chammout,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set in 2019 Los Angeles, Akil’s update paints a searing portrait of the issues faced by teenagers today, exploring the social media age and how, via the race-swapping of the leads, Black kids come of age in white America.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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As one more analogous reference, the need to manage hows reminds me of great literature, in particular, Viktor Frankl’s searing memoir Man’s Search For Meaning.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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In 2024, Amazon did just that by holding an event in lower Manhattan that started later than expected, making the trek for a Univision spotlight in midtown more onerous.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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These new iterations link AI travel planning to the onerous task of booking the trip.—
Craig Stoltz,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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“Burdensome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdensome. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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