Effortful — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈe-fərt-fəl/ ef·fort·ful

Meaning & Definition of Effortful

Effortful (adjective)

  1. showing or requiring effort

Effortful (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. requiring considerable physical or mental effort

    "the book's abstruse subject matter and dense prose make for effortful reading"

    similar: arduous, Augean, backbreaking, challenging, demanding, difficult, exacting, formidable, grueling, hard, heavy, hellacious, herculean, killer, laborious, moiling, murderous, pick-and-shovel, rigorous, rough, rugged, severe, stiff, strenuous, sweaty, tall, testing, toilsome, tough, uphill
    related: abstract, abstruse, complex, complicated, elusive, hairy, insoluble, intricate, involved, knotty, opaque, problematic, recondite, serious, spiny, stubborn, thorny, ticklish, tricky, bruising, burdensome, exhausting, labored, onerous, oppressive, stressful, taxing, tight, trying, annoying, bothersome, distressing, irksome, troublesome, vexatious, grievous, grim, strict, stringent, brutal, cruel, inhuman, painful
    opposite: cheap, easy, effortless, facile, light, mindless, simple, soft, undemanding
    near: achievable, clear, doable, elementary, manageable, uncomplicated, comforting, gentle, painless, relaxed, smooth, soothing, accessible, friendly, idiotproof, user-friendly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Effortful

The most common words with a similar meaning to Effortful:

arduous, Augean, backbreaking, challenging, demanding, difficult, exacting, formidable, grueling, hard, heavy, hellacious, herculean, killer, laborious, moiling, murderous, pick-and-shovel, rigorous, rough, rugged, severe, stiff, strenuous, sweaty, tall, testing, toilsome, tough, uphill

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Effortful

Words with the opposite meaning of Effortful:

cheap, easy, effortless, facile, light, mindless, simple, soft, undemanding

Related Words for Effortful

abstract, abstruse, complex, complicated, elusive, hairy, insoluble, intricate, involved, knotty, opaque, problematic, recondite, serious, spiny, stubborn, thorny, ticklish, tricky, bruising, burdensome, exhausting, labored, onerous, oppressive, stressful, taxing, tight, trying, annoying

Near Antonyms of Effortful

achievable, clear, doable, elementary, manageable, uncomplicated, comforting, gentle, painless, relaxed, smooth, soothing, accessible, friendly, idiotproof, user-friendly

Word Forms of Effortful

Derived words: effortfully (adverb), effortfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Effortful

First known use: circa 1895

Frequently Asked Questions about Effortful

What does "Effortful" mean?

"Effortful" means showing or requiring effort. As an adjective, it is defined as: showing or requiring effort.

What is another word for "Effortful"?

Other words for "Effortful" include arduous, Augean, backbreaking, challenging, demanding, difficult, exacting and formidable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Effortful" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Effortful"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Effortful". Common alternatives include arduous, Augean, backbreaking, challenging, demanding, difficult, exacting, formidable, grueling and hard.

What is the opposite of "Effortful"?

Antonyms of "Effortful" include cheap, easy, effortless, facile, light, mindless, simple and soft. Near antonyms include achievable, clear, doable and elementary.

How do you use "Effortful" in a sentence?

Examples of "Effortful" in a sentence: "the book's abstruse subject matter and dense prose make for effortful reading".

Is "Effortful" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Effortful" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Effortful"?

"Effortful" is pronounced /ˈe-fərt-fəl/ and divided into syllables as ef·fort·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Effortful"?

First known use: circa 1895.