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.