onerous
131oppressive — adjective Date: circa 1677 1. unreasonably burdensome or severe < oppressive legislation > 2. tyrannical 3. overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses < an oppressive climate > Synonyms: see onerous • oppressively adverb • oppres …
132taxing — adjective Date: 1841 onerous, wearing < a taxing operatic role > • taxingly adverb …
