Arduous

Pronunciation: /ˈɑrdʒuəs/

Definitions of arduous

adjective involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Example Sentences

A1 Learning a new language can be arduous, but with practice, it becomes easier.

A2 The arduous task of studying for exams paid off when I passed with flying colors.

B1 The hikers faced an arduous journey up the steep mountain trail.

B2 Writing a thesis can be an arduous process that requires dedication and perseverance.

C1 The arduous negotiations between the two countries finally resulted in a peace agreement.

C2 The arduous training regimen of the Olympic athlete paid off with a gold medal win.

Examples of arduous in a Sentence

formal The arduous task of completing the research project required months of dedicated effort.

informal It was an arduous journey to reach the mountain peak, but the view was worth it.

slang I can't believe how arduous that workout was, I'm totally wiped out.

figurative Overcoming the loss of a loved one can be an arduous emotional journey.

Grammatical Forms of arduous

• past tense: arduously
• plural: arduouses
• comparative: more arduous
• superlative: most arduous
• present tense: arduous
• future tense: will be arduous
• perfect tense: has been arduous
• continuous tense: is being arduous
• singular: arduous
• positive degree: arduous
• infinitive: to be arduous
• gerund: arduously
• participle: arduing

Origin and Evolution of arduous

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arduous' originated from the Latin word 'arduus' meaning high, steep, or difficult.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'arduous' has retained its meaning of something difficult or challenging, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe any task or situation that requires great effort or determination.