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Comparative
more onerous
Superlative
most onerous
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difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort
- The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures.
- She found the responsibility of caring for her elderly parents to be onerous, as it consumed much of her time and energy.
- The task of organizing the event fell on her shoulders, and she soon realized it was more onerous than she had anticipated.
- The company's financial troubles resulted in onerous cost-cutting measures that affected employees and operations.
- Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him.