What does backbreaking mean?
Backbreaking means (figuratively) Of work, very physically tiring..
Backbreaking
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(figuratively) Of work, very physically tiring..
Example Sentences
A few keen enginemen, such as Driver Rosewarne of York, could coax good work out of them when engaged in heavy East Coast express service, but to most footplate crews, especially firemen, they were rather heartbreaking and backbreaking machines, and gradually were relegated to secondary or fast goods duties.
Ahead [...] each woman is stooped beneath a backbreaking load of firewood.
Synonyms for backbreaking
Antonyms for backbreaking
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Word Forms
- more backbreaking
- most backbreaking
- back-breaking
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for backbreaking?
Common synonyms include arduous, heavy, hard, grueling.
What is the opposite of backbreaking?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use backbreaking in a sentence?
A few keen enginemen, such as Driver Rosewarne of York, could coax good work out of them when engaged in heavy East Coast express service, but to most footplate crews, especially firemen, they were rather heartbreaking and backbreaking machines, and gradually were relegated to secondary or fast goods duties.
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