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Definition of burdensome

burdensome

/ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
bur · den · some
Adverb:burdensomely
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burdensome Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Difficult to carry out or fulfill; taxing, oppressive, or imposing a heavy load or obligation.

Example

"Small business owners often complain about burdensome tax regulations and excessive paperwork."

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• Rhymes for burdensome

• Nearby Words

burdekin
burden
burdenless
burdensome
burdensomeness
burdock
bureau

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'burden' (from Old English 'byrðen', meaning a load or charge) combined with the suffix '-some'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burdensome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burdensome
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