oppressively heavy; onerous.

distressing; troublesome.

Nautical . having a full hull form, as a merchant vessel built for capacity rather than speed.

adjective

aiding , helpful , helping , relieving , unburdensome

adjective

carking , crushing , demanding , difficult , disturbing , exacting , exigent , heavy * , irksome , onerous , oppressive , superincumbent , taxing , tough , trying , wearing , wearying , weighty , arduous , backbreaking , effortful , formidable , hard , heavy , laborious , rigorous , rough , severe , grievous , grinding , troublesome