arduous
Translation
arduous, difficult, strenuous, laborious
Examples
It was an arduous journey through the mountains.
It was an arduous journey through the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
((an arduous task/journey)) a difficult task/journey It was an arduous task to finish the project on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: difficult, strenuous, laborious; Antonyms: easy, effortless
Etymology
From Latin 'arduus', meaning 'steep, difficult'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'hard for us'. An 'arduous' task is hard for us to do.