Definition

The quality or condition of being very difficult and requiring a lot of effort.

Example

The arduousness of the hike made it challenging for many participants.

Conversation

I found that hiking up the mountain was such an experience.

Yeah, I can imagine! It must have had its moments of arduousness.

Definitely! But the view at the top made it all worth it.

That’s what they say — the best rewards come after some hard work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arduousness → It is formed from "arduus" (from Latin, meaning steep or difficult) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "arduousness" refers to the quality of being difficult or requiring great effort.

Memory Tip

Think of 'steep' or 'difficult' ('arduus') to remember that 'arduousness' means the quality of being hard to accomplish.

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