B2
burdened vs burdensome
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| burdenedadjective/ˈbɜːr.dənd/ | Meaning carrying a heavy load of work, worry or debt | Goes with — | Example She felt burdened by the debts her late father had left behind. |
| burdensomeadjective/ˈbɜːr.dən.səm/ | Meaning causing a lot of work, worry or cost, so that it is hard to bear | Goes with burdensome task | Example The new tax proved burdensome for small family businesses. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
regulations discourage new companies.