onerous duty

Frequency: 4.20.7 per million words

describes a moral or legal obligation that is very difficult to perform

onerousADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

duty

Examples (10)

  • It is an onerous duty to inform grieving families of their loss.
  • The lawyer undertook the onerous duty of defending the unpopular client.
  • For many, caring for elderly parents becomes an onerous duty.
  • He felt it was his onerous duty to uphold the family's honor.
  • Serving on a jury can be an onerous duty, but it's essential for justice.
  • She accepted the onerous duty of managing the failing project.
  • The new regulations impose an onerous duty on small businesses.
  • Despite the onerous duty, she performed her tasks with dedication.
  • He was relieved when his onerous duty finally came to an end.
  • Some argue that military service is an onerous duty that every citizen should consider.