arduous
1 of 1adjective/ˈɑrdʒuəs/
Forms:more arduous,most arduous
1
requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion
- The climb up the mountain was an arduous task for the hikers.
- Preparing for the marathon proved to be an arduous training routine.
- He found the task of moving all the furniture an arduous chore.
- The soldiers endured an arduous march through rough terrain.
- Building the house from scratch was an arduous undertaking.
2
requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work
- Writing a novel can be an arduous process, requiring long hours of focused concentration and creativity.
- Building a successful business from the ground up is an arduous endeavor that involves overcoming numerous obstacles and setbacks.
- Studying for a medical degree is an arduous journey that requires years of rigorous coursework and practical training.
- Training for elite-level athletics is an arduous commitment that requires strict discipline and sacrifice.
- The research became an arduous job.