ARDUOUS
arduous
Adjective
- Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
- The movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.
- burning; ardent
- Where flames the arduous Spirit of Isidore. — Cary.
- Difficult or exhausting to traverse.
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