Effortful

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfərtfəl/

Definitions of effortful

adjective requiring a lot of effort or exertion

Example Sentences

A1 Learning a new language can be effortful, but it is rewarding.

A2 She made an effortful attempt to solve the puzzle.

B1 The project required a lot of effortful planning and coordination.

B2 The difficult hike was effortful, but the view from the top was worth it.

C1 The artist's effortful brush strokes created a masterpiece.

C2 The scientist's effortful research led to a groundbreaking discovery.

Examples of effortful in a Sentence

formal The research project required a highly effortful approach to ensure accurate results.

informal Studying for this exam is going to be really effortful.

slang I'm not looking forward to the effortful task of cleaning my room.

figurative The journey to self-improvement can be long and effortful, but the rewards are worth it in the end.

Grammatical Forms of effortful

• past tense: efforted
• plural: effortfuls
• comparative: more effortful
• superlative: most effortful
• present tense: effortful
• future tense: will be effortful
• perfect tense: have been effortful
• continuous tense: is being effortful
• singular: effortful
• positive degree: effortful
• infinitive: to effort
• gerund: efforting
• participle: efforted

Origin and Evolution of effortful

First Known Use: 1927 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'effortful' originates from the combination of 'effort' and the suffix '-ful' which is used to form adjectives indicating the presence of the quality denoted by the base word.

Evolution of the word: The term 'effortful' has evolved to describe actions or tasks requiring a significant amount of effort or exertion. Its usage has become more common in discussing activities that demand diligence and perseverance.