Onerous (adjective)

Difficult to perform, heavy, burdensome, or oppressive.

Origin:

The term 'onerous' is derived from the latin word 'onerosus' which means burdensome, heavy, or difficult to bear.

Examples:

1. The onerous task was made easier by breaking it down into smaller steps.
2. The onerous burden of caring for the elderly parents was shared by the siblings.
3. The onerous regulations were hindering the growth of the small business.
4. The onerous conditions of the loan made it difficult for the borrower to repay.
5. The onerous taxes were causing widespread discontent among the citizens.