Synonyms of taxing

taxing 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtak-siŋ 

as in challenging

requiring much time, effort, or careful attention

a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• challenging
• demanding
• difficult
• burdensome
• onerous
• tough
• arduous
• laborious
• hard
• killing
• exacting
• grueling
• strenuous
• formidable
• toilsome
• testing
• oppressive
• persnickety
• trying
• rigorous
• herculean
• stiff
• stringent
• strict
• rough
• rugged
• severe
• rigid
• stern

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• light
• undemanding
• easy
• simple
• smooth
• unchallenging
• nondemanding
• effortless
• facile

taxing

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verb

present participle of tax

as in stretching

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress

your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stretching
• trying
• straining
• pushing
• testing
• getting (to)
• bothering
• annoying
• demanding
• irritating
• pressuring
• harassing
• exacting
• importuning
• aggravating
• exasperating
• pestering
• irking
• vexing
• pressing
• paining
• riling
• nettling
• hassling
• harrying
• agitating
• galling
• gnawing (at)
• spiting
• grating
• peeving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taxing

Adjective

The problem is, watching their children is very taxing. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

This work can be so emotionally heavy and taxing, and there are many moments where the needs are definitely greater than the resources available. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

Verb

None of these changes would prevent the city from taxing second homes. — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

While the library does not have taxing authority, about 96% of its budget comes from property tax revenue. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026