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

All our words from loose using have lost their edge.
Ernest Hemingway