Laborious
Adjective
Definition: Requiring considerable time and effort.
Synonyms: Arduous, Difficult, Strenuous
Antonyms: Easy, Effortless
- The laborious task of digging a trench took all day.
- Writing a research paper can be a laborious process.
- "Labor" in "laborious" refers to work or effort, so think of the word as describing something that requires a lot of labor or effort.
Etymology:
The word "laborious" comes from the Latin word "laboriosus," which means "toilsome" or "industrious."
Historical Usage:The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe tasks or activities that require significant effort or hard work.
Related Idioms:
None recorded.
Explanation:Some people mistakenly assume that "laborious" refers to the state of being laborious, but the word specifically describes tasks or activities that require effort, rather than a quality of being laborious.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "laborious" with "laboriousness."
Explanation:Some people mistakenly assume that "laborious" refers to the state of being laborious, but the word specifically describes tasks or activities that require effort, rather than a quality of being laborious.