Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laboured

adjective

/ˈleɪbəd/

Definition

Performed with great effort or difficulty.

Examples

The laboured movements of the athlete showed the strain of the competition.
She gave a laboured explanation that made it clear how hard she was trying to convey her point.

Meaning

The term ‘laboured’ refers to tasks that require a significant amount of physical or mental energy, often suggesting that the effort is not easy and may be exhausting.