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Meaning of the word onerous in English

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onerous

US /ˈɑː.nɚ.əs/
UK /ˈɑː.nɚ.əs/
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Adjective

1.

involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

Example:
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The new regulations impose onerous burdens on small businesses.
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He found the task to be quite onerous.
Synonym:
burdensomearduoustaxingdemandingstrenuous
Synonym:
easylightsimple
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