ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hurdlesome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hurdlesome is an adjective meaning (literal, figurative) Fraught by hurdles, obstacles, or impediments; hindersome.

Meaning

(literal, figurative) Fraught by hurdles, obstacles, or impediments; hindersome.

Example Sentences

Freud believed that masculinity is basic for both sexes and that feminine sexuality is derived from masculine sexuality through complicated and hurdlesome routes (Freud: Collected Papers 1892-1939).

Synonyms for hurdlesome

Depending on context, synonyms include challenging.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obstacle-ridden, cumbrous, hasslesome, encumbrous, thorny, difficult.

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