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burdensome Synonyms

Another word for burdensome

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
onerous
taxing
oppressive
Strong
arduous
demanding
heavy
cumbersome
exacting
wearisome
trying

Opposites of burdensome

The opposite of burdensome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

effortless
easy
light
manageable
undemanding
painless
simple
convenient
See all opposites of burdensome

• Nearby Words

burbot
burden
burdenless
burdensome
burdensomeness
burdock
bureau

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Burdensome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/burdensome
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