arduous
0 antonyms and opposites of arduous, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Requiring great effort or endurance; difficult and tiring.
How to use arduous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin arduus, "steep, high, difficult," related to an old word for "high."
Full origin of arduous →Frequently asked questions
What does “arduous” mean?
The word “arduous” means requiring great effort or endurance; difficult and tiring. In plain terms, very hard work that takes a lot of effort and stamina to get through.
How do you pronounce “arduous”?
“Arduous” is pronounced AH-dyoo-uhs (/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “arduous” in a sentence?
Here is “arduous” used in a sentence: “The climb to the summit was long and arduous.”
What is another word for “arduous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “arduous” include burdensome, demanding, exhausting, fatiguing, laborious and onerous.
What part of speech is “arduous”?
“Arduous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “arduous” come from?
The word “arduous” comes from Latin. From Latin arduus, "steep, high, difficult," related to an old word for "high.".
Is “arduous” a common word?
“Arduous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.