Laboured: meaning, definitions and examples

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laboured

 

[ หˆleษชbษ™rd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

effortful work

Laboured describes something that requires a considerable amount of effort or is performed with difficulty. It often implies that the effort expended is noticeable, and can suggest a lack of ease or grace in the activity performed. In writing or speaking, laboured can also refer to a style that seems overly forced or unnatural, lacking in fluidity. The term can be used to describe physical actions as well as creative processes.

Synonyms

difficult, exerted, fatigued, forced, strained

Examples of usage

  • He gave a laboured explanation of the concept.
  • The performance was filled with laboured movements.
  • Her laboured speech indicated she was tired.
  • He completed the task with laboured effort.
Context #2 | Verb

to toil or struggle

To labour means to engage in hard physical work or effort, often associated with manual tasks. This term can also refer to the act of working gradually or with a lot of effort towards a particular goal. In a broader sense, labouring can imply struggling with a task that seems challenging or out of reach, whether it be mentally or physically. It underscores the toil involved in completing a certain work.

Synonyms

exert, grind, struggle, toil, work hard

Examples of usage

  • They laboured in the fields from dawn till dusk.
  • She laboured over her studies to pass the exam.
  • The team laboured to meet the deadline.
  • He laboured through the heavy workload.

Translations

Translations of the word "laboured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผhsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bekerja keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะถะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praco-wity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠดๅƒใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laborieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ณ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pracnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกcny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดนๅŠ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erfiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะฑะตะบา›ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™tin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ laborioso

Word origin

The word 'laboured' originates from the Middle English term 'labouren', derived from the Old French 'laborer'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'laborare', meaning 'to work'. The evolution of the word reflects the social and economic context of work throughout history. As societies developed, the term began to encompass not just physical labor but also mental and artistic efforts, especially as the Industrial Revolution placed greater emphasis on the nature of work and the struggles associated with it. The rich etymology of the word captures the essence of effort and ongoing struggle, making it relevant in discussions around work ethics and the human experience of striving towards goals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,836, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.