What does arduous mean?
Arduous means Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance..
Arduous
/ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance..
Definitions by Sense
- Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
- (obsolete) burning; ardent
- Difficult or exhausting to traverse.
Example Sentences
The movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.
Chelsea survived and can now turn their attentions to the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in Germany later this month as they face an increasingly arduous task to finish in the Premier League's top four.
Beyond the river, an arduous slope rises 3286 feet in 13 miles.
Mike looked up from the arduous mountain trail. They'd been climbing for five hours and he was beginning to feel irritable.
Survivor reaches as many as 28 million viewers who watch contestants win a new Pontiac or guzzle Mountain Dew after scaling an arduous cliff.
Synonyms for arduous
Antonyms for arduous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more arduous
- most arduous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arduous?
Common synonyms include burdensome, demanding, exhausting, fatiguing.
What is the opposite of arduous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arduous in a sentence?
The movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.
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