Taxing

/ˈtæksɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

involving a demanding or strenuous effort; challenging.

The marathon was a taxing experience that left me exhausted.

requiring a lot of physical or mental effort.

His job as a paramedic can be particularly taxing during emergencies.

putting a strain on resources or abilities.

Taking care of a sick relative can be emotionally taxing.

From the word 'tax', meaning to impose a burden or strain, with the suffix '-ing' indicating the action or process.

taxing task

a task that requires significant effort or hard work.

taxing situation

a situation that is very demanding and stressful.

tax

to impose a financial charge

strain

to exert or stretch something to the limit

difficult or hard to deal with

This exam is so taxing, I don't think I'll do well.

mentally exhausting

That conversation was taxing; I need a break.