Onerous

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnərəs/

Definitions of onerous

adjective involving a burdensome amount of effort and difficulty

Example Sentences

A1 The homework assignment was too onerous for the young students.

A2 The onerous task of cleaning up after the party was daunting.

B1 The onerous paperwork required for the job application was overwhelming.

B2 The onerous responsibility of managing a team of employees requires strong leadership skills.

C1 The onerous legal process of filing for bankruptcy can be complex and time-consuming.

C2 The onerous demands of running a successful business require dedication and perseverance.

Examples of onerous in a Sentence

formal The onerous task of reviewing all the legal documents fell on the team of paralegals.

informal It's so onerous having to clean out the garage every spring.

slang I can't believe how onerous this homework assignment is!

figurative The weight of her responsibilities felt onerous, like carrying a heavy burden.

Grammatical Forms of onerous

• past tense: oneroused
• plural: onerouses
• comparative: more onerous
• superlative: most onerous
• present tense: oners
• future tense: will be onerous
• perfect tense: have been onerous
• continuous tense: is being onerous
• singular: onerous
• positive degree: onerous
• infinitive: to be onerous
• gerund: onerousing
• participle: oneroused

Origin and Evolution of onerous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'onerous' originated from the Latin word 'onerōsus' which means burdensome or oppressive.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'onerous' has retained its original meaning of burdensome or oppressive, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe anything that involves a heavy burden or obligation.