Synonyms of onerous
5 similar words
Another word for onerous is burdensome. Other synonyms of onerous are difficult and wearing.
Synonyms and similar words for onerous
adjectiveImposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with...
- burdensomeCharacteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding.
- demanding
- difficult
- taxing
- wearing
Meaning of onerous
- adjective Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
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Questions about synonyms of onerous
- What is another word for onerous?
- Onerous has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as burdensome, difficult and wearing.
- What does onerous mean?
- Onerous means imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
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