Toilsome

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔɪlsəm/

Definitions of toilsome

adjective involving hard or difficult work; laborious

Example Sentences

A1 Working in the fields under the hot sun can be toilsome.

A2 The long hike up the mountain was toilsome but worth it for the view.

B1 The toilsome task of writing a research paper required hours of concentration.

B2 Despite the toilsome journey, they finally reached the summit of the mountain.

C1 The toilsome process of starting a new business requires dedication and hard work.

C2 The toilsome project took months to complete, but the results were impressive.

Examples of toilsome in a Sentence

formal The toilsome task of completing the project ahead of schedule was finally accomplished.

informal I'm so tired after that toilsome hike up the mountain.

slang That job was so toilsome, I thought I was going to pass out.

figurative The toilsome journey through grief eventually led to healing and growth.

Grammatical Forms of toilsome

• past tense: toilsomed
• plural: toilsome
• comparative: more toilsome
• superlative: most toilsome
• present tense: toils
• future tense: will toil
• perfect tense: have toiled
• continuous tense: is toiling
• singular: toilsome
• positive degree: toilsome
• infinitive: to toil
• gerund: toiling
• participle: toiled

Origin and Evolution of toilsome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'toilsome' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'tānsum', meaning full of toil or labor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'toilsome' has maintained its original meaning of involving hard work or labor, but its usage has become less common compared to synonyms like 'laborious' or 'arduous'.