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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