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strenuous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈstrɛ.njuəs/
Forms:more strenuous,most strenuous
1

requiring great physical effort or energy

  • The strenuous hike drained their physical energy.
  • His strenuous workout pushed his physical limits.
  • The job was strenuous, demanding physical strength all day.
  • She made strenuous physical efforts to finish the project.
  • The strenuous climb tested their physical endurance.
2

requiring intense mental effort or focus

  • Solving the puzzle was a strenuous mental task.
  • The project demanded strenuous concentration.
  • Studying for the exam required strenuous effort.
  • The debate was a strenuous exercise in critical thinking.
  • Writing the report took strenuous mental focus.