Austere and Burdensome

Austere

Austere adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Burdensome and austere are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Burdensome" instead an adjective "Austere".

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Burdensome

Burdensome adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: the burdensome living conditions that the early settlers had to endure

Austere and burdensome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Austere" instead an adjective "Burdensome".

Nearby Words: burden, burdened
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