ceaseless toil

noun phrase

Meaning

Continuous, exhausting physical or mental labor that shows no sign of stopping.

Examples

The pioneers endured years of ceaseless toil to clear the dense forest and build their homestead.
After decades of ceaseless toil in the coal mines, the workers finally demanded safer conditions.

Synonyms: hard work, drudgery, labor, grind, strenuous effort

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ceaseless toil

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːsləs tɔɪl/

Definition

Continuous, exhausting physical or mental labor that shows no sign of stopping.

Examples

The pioneers endured years of ceaseless toil to clear the dense forest and build their homestead.
After decades of ceaseless toil in the coal mines, the workers finally demanded safer conditions.
The project required ceaseless toil from the entire engineering team to meet the impossible deadline.

Synonyms of ceaseless toil

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