Synonyms for

Laborious

Verb / lʌˈbɔ:ri:ʌs / Another word for laborious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

requiring a lot of effort; difficult and tiring

Synonyms & similar words

toilsome punishing heavy hard arduous grueling backbreaking operose gruelling arduous backbreaking burdensome demanding difficult exacting hard onerous strenuous tedious tiring toilsome troublesome wearisome workaday worksome fatiguing grinding tough challenging

Example sentences

  1. The construction workers had a laborious day lifting heavy materials.
  2. The student found the math problem to be laborious.
  3. Cleaning the house was a laborious task that took all day.
  4. The marathon runner had a laborious journey ahead of him.
  5. The artist spent many laborious hours perfecting the painting.

Quotes

  • The laborious bee, from flower to flower, carries honey which he never tastes.
  • Laborious days pass and form a history of toil.
  • The laborious and steady ant wins the race.

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