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What is another word for Arduous? – 111 Arduous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    laborious demanding strenuous exhausting tiresome daunting challenging difficult grueling punishing rigorous backbreaking wearisome oppressive burdensome troublesome irksome onerous heavy toilsome sweaty Herculean formidable intense exacting trying troublesome vexing

    Meaning of Arduous

    The primary meaning of the word "Arduous" is related to something that requires a lot of effort and endurance.

    Definitions

    • Requiring or involving a lot of effort and endurance, physically or mentally demanding
    • Difficult to do or accomplish, requiring careful thought and planning

    Etymology of Arduous

    The word "Arduous" comes from the Latin word "arduum", meaning steep or difficult, and the Latin suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective, with the word entering the English language in the 15th century to describe tasks or paths that are challenging to undertake.

    Example Uses

    • The arduous journey to the top of the mountain took several hours and a lot of physical effort.
    • She found the arduous task of learning a new language to be both challenging and rewarding.
    • The team faced an arduous schedule, playing three games in five days.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    easy simple effortless straightforward undemanding light gentle leisurely relaxing calming soothing peaceful tranquil uncomplicated manageable feasible convenient painless straightforward uncomplicated

    Related Nouns

    challenge task effort endurance struggle hardship difficulty obstacle hurdle barrier test trial exertion exert strain labor toil drudgery grind sweat struggle

    Related Verbs

    struggle strive labor toil exert grind sweat endeavor attempt try tackle undertake pursue persevere persist push drive force compel

    Related Adjectives

    difficult demanding strenuous exhausting tiresome daunting challenging rigorous backbreaking wearisome oppressive burdensome troublesome irksome onerous heavy toilsome sweaty intense exacting trying troublesome vexing