← BackshareGuessburdensome/ˈbɜrdənsəm/adjectiveDifficult to bear; causing worry, hard work, or a heavy load.The paperwork was burdensome and took hours to complete.Caring for the large garden became burdensome as she grew older.The new regulations placed a burdensome cost on small businesses.SynonymsheavyoneroustaxingAntonymseasylight