laborious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I do fear that if you start selling your friends’ goods without their help, the sale will begin to feel more laborious than fun.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Edwards is eventually acquitted, but the trial becomes so laborious that it loses its antic charm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“While we have tried to simplify the underlying concepts behind the Ontology model, building and implementing an Ontology in a large enterprise is a laborious process,” the analysts say.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
And sometimes, that extra bit of effort just seems too laborious.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
There was difficulty in fitting it, but he managed, and then screwed the plate back on again in laborious fashion.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Vocabulary lists containing laborious
Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Great Gilly Hopkins
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary Video Contest (2013) - List 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
