burdensome
Translation
burdensome, onerous, troublesome
Examples
The new regulations are quite burdensome.
The new regulations are quite burdensome.
Caring for her sick parents became burdensome.
Caring for her sick parents became burdensome.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is burdensome (sth.) is difficult or worrying The paperwork is burdensome.
It is burdensome ((to-inf)) It is difficult or worrying to do (sth.) It is burdensome to fill out these forms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: onerous, troublesome; Antonyms: easy, light
Etymology
From 'burden' (a load) + '-some' (adjective suffix). Literally 'like a burden'.
Memory Tips
Something that adds a 'burden' and then 'some' more is burdensome.