ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Effortful

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Effortful is an adjective meaning Requiring or showing effort.

Meaning

Requiring or showing effort.

Example Sentences

It is obvious, therefore, that syntopical reading is the most active and effortful kind of reading.

Synonyms for effortful

Depending on context, synonyms include heavy, arduous, hard, difficult, grueling, leaden.

Antonyms for effortful

Common opposites include effortless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include toilsome, laboured, labourious, backbreaking, laborious, labored.

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