arduous — involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/
Example Sentences
- Learning to juggle flaming torches proved to be an arduous task for the circus clown.
- The arduous preparation for the TOEFL exam required studying 8 hours daily.
- After the arduous diet of eating only lettuce, he dreamed of hamburgers every night.
arduous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːrdʒuəs/]
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Exhausting mountain climb requires strenuous effort
ARD-YOU-US climb the HARD mountain - arduous journey for all!
Arduous climb with only a tenuous rope - requires strenuous effort!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'arduus' meaning steep, difficult, or high. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe something requiring great effort or difficulty.
Breakdown
Latin 'arduus' (steep, difficult) + English adjectival suffix '-ous' (full of, characterized by) = arduous (full of difficulty, requiring strenuous effort)
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📝Examples
“Learning to juggle flaming torches proved to be an arduous task for the circus clown.”
“The arduous preparation for the TOEFL exam required studying 8 hours daily.”
“After the arduous diet of eating only lettuce, he dreamed of hamburgers every night.”
“The company's arduous restructuring process took two years to complete.”
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