toilsome

[ toil-suhm ]

adjective

1. characterized by or involving toil; laborious or fatiguing.

   Synonyms: strenuous, arduous, wearisome

toilsome

/ ˈtɔɪlsəm /

adjective

1. laborious

Derived Forms

• ˈtoilsomeness, noun
• ˈtoilsomely, adverb

Other Words From

• toilsome·ly adverb
• toilsome·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toilsome¹

First recorded in 1575–85; toil ¹ + -some ¹

Example Sentences

In turn, Farooq believes that one of the most remarkable outcomes of the film’s toilsome journey in Pakistan are the conversations that both detractors as well as defenders are having about the purpose of art in general and of filmmaking in particular.

From New York Times

Often, when wearied by a toilsome march, I persuaded myself that I was dreaming until night should come and that I should then enjoy reality in the arms of my dearest friends.

From Literature

The youngins showed stamina to withstand toilsome travel, punishing pace and reduced recovery time.

From Seattle Times

But it also underscores a dirty reality of California politics, which is that business and industry often finds it more expedient to get what they want by resorting to the ballot box rather than the toilsome and less-rewarding effort of lobbying the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times

So let’s examine how much the average federal lawmaker does take to live his or her toilsome life.

From Los Angeles Times