Synonyms for

Gruelling

Verb / ˈelɪŋ / Another word for gruelling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely tiring and demanding

Synonyms & similar words

toilsome punishing laborious heavy hard arduous backbreaking operose grueling exhausting demanding arduous taxing draining fatiguing strenuous challenging difficult hard laborious onerous punishing rigorous tough wearisome backbreaking crushing onerous sapping

Example sentences

  1. The marathon was a gruelling test of endurance.
  2. The final exams were gruelling for the students.
  3. The long hours of practice were gruelling for the athletes.
  4. The job of a firefighter can be gruelling and dangerous.
  5. The construction workers had a gruelling day in the hot sun.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only easy day was yesterday. - US Navy SEALs
  • It always seems impossible until it's done. - Nelson Mandela

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