Associations to the word «Onerous»

Wiktionary

ONEROUS, adjective. Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort.

Dictionary definition

ONEROUS, adjective. Not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca