arduous
requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
Word origin: From Latin arduus, steep or difficult.
Arduous in a sentence
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The arduous climb to the summit took the team three full days.
The expedition's arduous final ascent tested even the most seasoned climbers.
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The new intern was so blank that she completed in two days a backlog her predecessor had let pile up for weeks.
Using “arduous” well
Arduous describes tasks or journeys demanding sustained, strenuous effort. It emphasizes the toil and endurance required rather than mere complexity.
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