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Onerousness

Definition:

The quality or state of being burdensome, oppressive, or difficult to bear.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense:

1. The condition of imposing a great amount of effort, responsibility, or obligation.

2. The weight, difficulty, or hardship involved in carrying out a particular task or undertaking.

Usage:

The onerousness of the project left him feeling exhausted.

The onerousness of the new tax regulations was a burden for small businesses.

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Burden

Obligation