CEFR B2

grueling

adjective

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding, requiring great effort and endurance.

Examples

The soldiers endured a grueling march through the desert.
She prepared for the grueling final exam by studying for weeks.

Synonyms: tough, arduous, strenuous, taxing, exhausting

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grueling (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely tiring and demanding, requiring great effort and endurance.

Examples

The soldiers endured a grueling march through the desert.
She prepared for the grueling final exam by studying for weeks.
Climbing Mount Everest is a grueling challenge that tests the limits of human strength.

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