taxing
taxing — adjective
- taxingpositive
- more taxingcomparative
- most taxingsuperlative
1. When something is taxing, it requires a lot from you — your attention, strength,
When something is taxing, it requires a lot from you — your attention, strength, or patience — and can make you feel exhausted.
The steep climb to the mountain hut was physically taxing for Maeve and her father.
physically taxing — used with strenuous physical activities
Yuki finds long division mentally taxing and usually takes a short break afterward.
find something + mentally taxing
Caring for three energetic toddlers all day is extremely taxing, Ingrid admitted.
The five-hour certification exam was the most taxing test Emre had ever taken.
Ritu’s daily commute through heavy traffic is emotionally taxing and leaves her drained.
- demanding
Broader in meaning; can refer to requiring high standards or assertiveness, not just effort
- strenuous
More physical in focus; implies great muscular or cardiovascular effort
- exhausting
Stronger intensity; suggests the activity completely depletes your energy
- easy
Requiring little or no effort
- effortless
Seeming to need no effort at all
用法筆記
Often used to describe tasks, activities, or situations rather than people directly. Common structures include 'find something taxing' and 'be taxing for someone'. Frequently paired with adverbs like 'physically', 'mentally', or 'emotionally' to specify the type of demand.