Definition

The quality or state of requiring a lot of physical or mental energy to accomplish something.

Example

The effortfulness of the task made it challenging for the students to complete it on time.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how much effortfulness plays a role in our workouts.

Yeah, it definitely makes a difference in how we feel afterward.

Sometimes I feel like the effortfulness of a workout can be overwhelming.

True, but pushing through that can lead to great results!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Effortfulness is formed from "effort" (from Old French *esforcier*, meaning to exert oneself) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word describes the quality or state of being full of effort or exertion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'effort' as the act of trying hard, and '-fulness' means being full of that quality. So, effortfulness means being full of effort.

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