burdensome

Meanings

• Adjective

  Heavy or difficult to carry or endure; causing hardship or distress.

  - "The heavy rucksack made the journey burdensome."
  - "The financial difficulties made living a simple life burdensome."
  - "The elderly population found the long hike burdensome."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

arduous , demanding , exacting , onerous , taxing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burdensome
bumptious , plumptious , punishing , grumbling , rumbling

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Variants

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burdensome

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Etymology

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From Old French 'bourdon', meaning heavy or weighty.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burdensome' is used in the Bible to describe the heavy yoke that the Israelites were forced to bear under the rule of the Egyptians.

2. The term 'burdensome' has been used in various forms of literature throughout history, including works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Hemingway.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hardship: A state of suffering, especially caused by difficulty or distress.

2. Distress: A state of great mental or emotional pain or suffering.

3. Hardship and Distress: Two related concepts that often go hand in hand, as a burdensome situation can cause both hardship and distress.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'burdensome' is often used metaphorically to describe a difficult or challenging situation. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Burdensome' composed by Duke Ellington.

How to Memorize "burdensome"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy weight or a large burden to help remember the meaning of 'burdensome'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burdensome' with the feeling of being weighed down or overwhelmed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big and Burdensome Brings Hardship' to help remember the meaning of 'burdensome'.

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