Definition of Arduous

1. Adjective. Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort. "Set a punishing pace"


2. Adjective. Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. "Your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"
Exact synonyms: Straining, Strenuous
Similar to: Effortful
Derivative terms: Arduousness, Strain, Strenuousness

3. Adjective. Difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill. "The arduous work of preparing a dictionary"
Similar to: Difficult, Hard
Derivative terms: Arduousness

Definition of Arduous

1. a. Steep and lofty, in a literal sense; hard to climb.

Definition of Arduous

1. Adjective. Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance. ¹

2. Adjective. (obsolete) burning; ardent ¹

3. Adjective. Difficult or exhausting to traverse. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Arduous

1. involving great labor or hardship [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arduous

ardent fever
ardent spirits
ardently
ardentness
ardi gasna
ardi gasnas
ardor
ardors
ardour
ardours
ardri
ardrigh
ardrighs
ardris
ards
arduous (current term)
arduously
arduousness
arduousnesses
are
are you OK
are you allergic to any medications
are you deaf
are you married
are you religious
are you single
are you taking any medications
are your ears burning
area-denial

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