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toilsome

1 of 1adjective
/ˈtɔɪl.sʌm/
Forms:more toilsome,most toilsome
1

involving hard work, labor, or effort, often leading to exhaustion or fatigue

  • The farmer's toilsome work in the fields begins before dawn and continues until dusk.
  • After a toilsome day of hiking through rugged terrain, we finally reached the summit of the mountain.
  • She embarked on the toilsome task of renovating her old house, working tirelessly to restore it to its former glory.
  • Despite the toilsome journey, the explorers pressed on, determined to reach their destination.
  • The toilsome process of writing a novel requires patience, dedication, and countless hours of editing and revision.