onerous
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ˈoʊ
ow
ne
rous
rəs
rēs
British pronunciation
/ˈə‍ʊnəɹəs/

Definition & Meaning of "onerous"in English

onerous
01

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

DisapprovingDisapproving
FormalFormal
example
Examples
The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures.
She found the responsibility of caring for her elderly parents to be onerous, as it consumed much of her time and energy.
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