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What is another word for Strenuous? – 161 Strenuous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    arduous demanding exhausting rigorous laborious challenging difficult tough grueling strenuous intense harsh severe exacting punishing backbreaking burdensome onerous oppressive weighty crushing grinding punishing formidable herculean hefty titanic torturous troublesome troublesome trying uncomfortable unpleasant unsparing unyielding rigorous stringent taxing tiresome toilsome wearisome

    Meaning of Strenuous

    The primary meaning of the word "Strenuous" is requiring or using a lot of energy or effort.

    Definitions

    • Requiring or using a lot of energy or effort
    • (Of an activity or task) demanding a lot of physical or mental energy
    • (Of an argument or effort) vigorously and persistently pursued

    Etymology of Strenuous

    The word "Strenuous" comes from the Latin word "strenuus", meaning energetic or vigorous, which is derived from "strena", a gift given to wish good luck, and the suffix "-uus" which forms an adjective
    The Latin word "strenuus" is also related to the verb "strenuire", meaning to make strong or vigorous
    The word "Strenuous" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe activities or tasks that require a lot of energy or effort

    Example Uses

    • The hikers faced a strenuous climb up the mountain, but the view from the top was breathtaking
    • She had a strenuous workout at the gym, but felt invigorated afterwards
    • The company made a strenuous effort to meet the deadline, but ultimately fell short

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    easy effortless simple straightforward undemanding relaxing leisurely calm tranquil soothing gentle mild moderate lenient lax indulgent permissive lazy idle inactive passive sluggish slow languid listless apathetic unenthusiastic halfhearted

    Related Nouns

    effort energy exertion strain struggle labor toil travail drudgery grind slog chore task assignment duty responsibility burden weight load pressure stress tension anxiety exertions labors endeavors pursuits activities exercises exertions endeavors

    Related Verbs

    exert strive struggle labor toil grind slog work effort endeavor pursue drive push force compel coerce press urge impel propel energize invigorate animate motivate inspire stimulate activate mobilize

    Related Adjectives

    energetic vigorous dynamic powerful potent intense harsh severe exacting demanding challenging difficult tough rugged rough arduous laborious exhausting tiresome wearisome onerous oppressive burdensome weighty crushing grinding punishing formidable herculean hefty titanic torturous troublesome