arduous

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ or /ˈɑːd͡ʒuːəs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑːrd͡ʒuəs/

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• Hyphenation: ar‧du‧ous

Adjective

Positive arduous

Comparative more arduous

Superlative most arduous

1. If a something is arduous, it requires or uses up a lot of energy to do it.
   • Synonyms: demanding, exhausting, laborious and strenuous