Toilsome: meaning, definitions and examples
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toilsome
[ ˈtɔɪl.səm ]
difficult work
Toilsome refers to tasks or activities that require great effort and labor. It often implies a sense of exhaustion resulting from strenuous work. This word is commonly used to describe arduous processes that demand significant physical or mental exertion.
Synonyms
arduous, demanding, strenuous.
Examples of usage
- The toilsome journey through the mountains left us exhausted.
- She completed the toilsome project on time despite the challenges.
- They engaged in toilsome farming practices to yield a good harvest.
Translations
Translations of the word "toilsome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalhoso
🇮🇳 परिश्रमी
🇩🇪 mühsam
🇮🇩 berat
🇺🇦 важкий
🇵🇱 pracochłonny
🇯🇵 骨の折れる
🇫🇷 épuisant
🇪🇸 agotador
🇹🇷 zahmetli
🇰🇷 힘든
🇸🇦 شاق
🇨🇿 pracný
🇸🇰 namáhavý
🇨🇳 艰苦的
🇸🇮 trudno
🇮🇸 erfiður
🇰🇿 ауыр
🇬🇪 مشقت
🇦🇿 çətin
🇲🇽 difícil
Etymology
The word 'toilsome' originates from the Middle English term 'toilsom', which itself is derived from the Old French word 'teuil', meaning 'labor' or 'effort'. The root 'toil' comes from the Latin 'tōlāre', which means 'to lift' or 'to carry', symbolizing the heavy burdens often associated with hard work. Over time, 'toilsome' has evolved to encompass not just physical labor but also mental struggle, highlighting the challenges involved in completing difficult tasks. While its usage has persisted, it remains less common in everyday language, often replaced by synonyms that capture the essence of labor-intensive activities.