onerous Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

On"er*ous adjective
Etymology
L. onerosus, fr. onus, oneris, a load, burden: cf.F. onéreux.
Definitions
  1. Burdensome; oppressive. "Too onerous a solicitude." I. Taylor.

Webster 1913