Synonyms for

Taxing

Verb / ˈtæksɪŋ / Another word for taxing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

requiring a lot of effort or causing strain

Synonyms & similar words

tax burdensome onerous assess task demanding onerous burdensome difficult challenging arduous exacting tough laborious troublesome draining fatiguing wearying tiring grueling taxative troublous exigent stressful heavy

Synonyms by register

Formal

arduous onerous demanding strenuous

Informal

tough hard grueling killer

Literary

burdensome laborious toilsome

Antonyms

easy simple light effortless uncomplicated manageable

Common collocations

  • taxing work
  • taxing journey
  • taxing task
  • taxing schedule
  • taxing effort
  • taxing situation
  • taxing day

Word family

noun taxation
verb tax

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something that requires a lot of physical or mental effort. It often implies a sense of strain or exhaustion.

Example sentences

  1. The marathon was very taxing on the runner's body.
  2. I find it taxing to keep up with my busy schedule.
  3. The teacher gave us a taxing assignment that took hours to complete.
  4. The construction workers had a taxing job, working in the hot sun all day.
  5. Learning a new language can be a taxing process.

Quotes

  • Taxes are what we pay for civilized society. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
  • “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” - Albert Einstein
  • “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” - Benjamin Franklin

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