Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labored
adjective
/ˈleɪ.bərd/
Definition
done with great effort and difficulty
Examples
- His labored breathing indicated that he was exhausted after the long run.
- She gave a labored speech that seemed to drag on without much enthusiasm.
Meaning
The term ‘labored’ describes an action that requires hard work and is often slow and not easy to perform. It can also refer to something that appears forced or unnatural.
Synonyms
- difficult
- strenuous
- hard
- toilsome
- arduous
