laborous

/ˈleɪbərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or requiring a lot of hard work or effort; slow and difficult to do because of needing a lot of effort

“The laborous task of cleaning the attic took the whole weekend to complete.”

2. noun

a laborious person

“He’s a bit of a laborous fellow, always taking the long way home.”

Synonyms

  • arduous
  • onerous
  • tedious

Antonyms

  • easy
  • effortless
  • lighthearted