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arduous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/ · UK /ˈɑːdjuəs/

arduous means: Very difficult and requiring a lot of effort over time.

adjective

HARD WORKC1

Very difficult and requiring a lot of effort over time.

  • It was an arduous task.
  • The team completed months of arduous training.
  • Rebuilding the village proved more arduous than anyone expected.

Similar words: difficult, demanding, strenuous, grueling

Opposites: easy, effortless

Common phrases: arduous task, arduous journey, arduous process, arduous work

DIFFICULT TO CROSSC2

Difficult and tiring to travel across or along.

  • They chose the less arduous route.
  • The arduous mountain path slowed our progress.
  • We crossed arduous terrain before reaching the shelter.

Similar words: difficult, challenging, rough

Opposites: easy

Common phrases: arduous terrain, arduous route, arduous mountain path

Questions about arduous

What does arduous mean?

Very difficult and requiring a lot of effort over time.

What is arduous in other languages?

Türkçe: zahmetli · Español: arduo · Français: ardu · Deutsch: mühsam · Italiano: arduo · 日本語: 骨の折れる

How do you pronounce arduous?

In American English /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/; in British English /ˈɑːdjuəs/.

How do you use arduous in a sentence?

It was an arduous task. The team completed months of arduous training.

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