arduous
Intermediate/ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/
- adjective
- difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy
arduous in a sentence
- “The work was arduous.”
- “an arduous climb / task / journey”
What does “arduous” mean?
arduous (adjective) means difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy. It is pronounced /ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "arduous" mean?
- arduous (adjective) means: difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy
- How do you pronounce "arduous"?
- "arduous" is pronounced /ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "arduous" in a sentence?
- Here is "arduous" used in a sentence: The work was arduous.
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