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ONEROUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Onerous.

Onerous - as an adjective satellite

Not easily borne; wearing

Example: "The burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burdensome15taxing14

Onerous - as an adjective

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

Example Sentences

"The new employee was overwhelmed by the onerous workload assigned to her."
"The contract came with a list of onerous conditions that the company found difficult to fulfill."
"Paying off a large amount of debt can be an onerous task."
"The lengthy application process for the scholarship was onerous and time-consuming."
"Complying with all the regulations imposed by the government proved to be onerous for small businesses."
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Word Game Points

Is ONEROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, onerous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ONEROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ONEROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, onerous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ONEROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ONEROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, onerous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ONEROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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