CEFR B2

taxing

adjective

Meaning

Requiring a great deal of effort, energy, or mental strain; demanding.

Examples

The long hours and complex problems made the project particularly taxing for the team.
She found the emotional demands of caring for her elderly parents to be quite taxing.

Synonyms: demanding, strenuous, arduous, onerous

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taxing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtæksɪŋ/

Definition

Requiring a great deal of effort, energy, or mental strain; demanding.

Examples

The long hours and complex problems made the project particularly taxing for the team.
She found the emotional demands of caring for her elderly parents to be quite taxing.
Despite the physically taxing nature of the climb, the view from the summit was worth it.

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