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What is another word for Labored? – 111 Labored Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    strained strenuous exhausting tiresome arduous laborious grueling backbreaking demanding challenging difficult hard heavy oppressive burdensome punishing rigorous severe tough punishing exacting formidable onerous Herculean Sisyphean painful distressing uncomfortable uneasy wearisome fatiguing enervating debilitating weakening enfeebling

    Meaning of Labored

    The primary meaning of the word "Labored" is related to requiring a lot of effort or energy.

    Definitions

    • Made or done with a lot of effort, often because it is difficult or tiring
    • * Speaking or breathing with difficulty, often because of illness or exhaustion
    • * (Of a machine or engine) working with a lot of effort, often because it is old or in bad condition

    Etymology of Labored

    The word "Labored" originates from the Old French word "labourer," which is derived from the Latin word "laborare," meaning to work or exert oneself
    Historically, the word has been used to describe physical or mental exertion, often implying a sense of difficulty or hardship

    Example Uses

    • The hikers made a labored ascent up the steep mountain trail
    • * After running the marathon, she was labored in her breathing
    • * The old truck labored up the hill, its engine straining with effort

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    effortless easy simple straightforward uncomplicated relaxed leisurely comfortable tranquil serene peaceful calm gentle mild moderate manageable light slight minor insignificant trivial

    Related Nouns

    labor effort exertion struggle toil travail drudgery workload task assignment duty responsibility chore burden strain pressure stress fatigue exhaustion tiredness

    Related Verbs

    labor strive struggle exert endeavor try attempt toil work slog drudge grind push drive force strain stretch

    Related Adjectives

    laborious strenuous exhausting tiresome arduous grueling backbreaking demanding challenging difficult hard heavy oppressive burdensome punishing rigorous severe tough