taxing

adjective

tax·​ing ˈtak-siŋ How to pronounce taxing (audio)
Synonyms of taxingnext
: onerous, wearing
a taxing operatic role
taxingly
ˈtak-siŋ-lē How to pronounce taxing (audio)
adverb

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The journey proved to be very taxing. a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish
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Getting the final emotional beats of the series right was equally taxing. — Hilton Dresden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Roberts thought Sheehan’s second-inning pitch count had become too taxing for a pitcher who returned from Tommy John surgery less than a year ago. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 The problem is, watching their children is very taxing. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026 This work can be so emotionally heavy and taxing, and there are many moments where the needs are definitely greater than the resources available. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for taxing

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of taxing was in 1841

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tax in kind
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“Taxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxing. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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