How do you pronounce arduous?

arduous is pronounced as /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/.

Vocabularies
/
arduous

⛰️arduous

adjective

/ˈɑːrdʒuəs/

ardor area

arduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

arduous synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

arduous collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

Involving or requiring a lot of effort; very difficult and tiring.

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example Sentences

Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

The journey to success was long and arduous.

Synonyms

difficult, hard, demanding, strenuous, exhausting, challenging

Entry 1

difficult, hard, demanding, strenuous, exhausting

Entry 2

strenuous, challenging, exhausting

Entry 3

difficult, exhausting, demanding, challenging

Antonyms

easy, effortless, simple, straightforward

Entry 1

easy, effortless

Entry 2

easy, effortless, simple

Entry 3

easy, simple, effortless, straightforward

Collocations

arduous journey, arduous task, arduous process, arduous climb

Related Vocabularies

inbred

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

homologous

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Sinless

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

empirical

Based on observation and experience rather than theory.

Pent-up

suppressed; restrained; confined

testy

Easily irritated or annoyed.

Explore More

All Vocabularies