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1. arduous
adjective. ['ˈɑːrdʒuːəs'] characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort.
Etymology
- arduus (Latin)
Rhymes with Arduous
- ambiguous
- conspicuous
- contemptuous
- contiguous
- continuous
- deciduous
- disingenuous
- incongruous
- ingenuous
- innocuous
- promiscuous
- strenuous
- sumptuous
- tempestuous
- tumultuous
- vacuous
- virtuous
How do you pronounce arduous?
Pronounce arduous as ˈɑrʤuəs.
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Sentences with arduous
1. Adjective
This is likely to be arduous and painful, but also healthier for you.
Quotes about arduous
1. On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.
- Martin Van Buren
2. Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity.
- Mortimer Adler
2. arduous
adjective. ['ˈɑːrdʒuːəs'] taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance.
Etymology
- arduus (Latin)
3. arduous
adjective. ['ˈɑːrdʒuːəs'] difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- arduus (Latin)