marked by effort or exertion ; labored.
Is there a word effortful?
marked by effort or exertion ; labored.
How do you use effortful in a sentence?
- It was an effortful battle, but I finally managed to get on the pair of pants that were one size too small for me.
- Caitlyn’s effortful attempt to play baseball was rewarded only with failure befitting her lack of athletic talent.
Is chagrining a word?
1. a feeling of vexation marked by disappointment or humiliation . 2. to vex by disappointment or humiliation.
How do you say a lot of effort?
- badly.
- vigorously.
- severely.
- awkwardly.
- carefully.
- hardly.
- harshly.
- inconveniently.
How do you use the word chagrin?
— John Hope Franklin, Race and History, 1989 The fact that he’d been unable to attend the funeral was a source of chagrin for Ted. She had gained five pounds over the winter, much to her chagrin. He decided to get a tattoo, to the chagrin of his parents .
What is the synonym of chagrin?
dissatisfaction , discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration. embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame.
How do you express effort?
- all the way. phrase. if you do something all the way, you put all your effort into doing it.
- (at) full steam. phrase. with as much effort as possible.
- gallant. adjective. ...
- hard. adjective. ...
- it is not for want/lack of trying. phrase. ...
- like crazy/mad. phrase. ...
- like stink. phrase. ...
- not for (the) want of trying. phrase.
What is another word for great effort?
| strive labor US | exert yourself toil | work go all out | exert oneself spare no effort | make every effort bend over backwards |
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What is the word for needing attention?
When you describe something as exigent , you are saying it requires attention: it can’t be ignored. Exigent, which means “demanding attention,” comes from the Latin for “driving out.” If there’s a runaway train driving straight at you, that’s an exigent situation — not a good time to stop and write a poem.
What is highly strenuous?
1a : vigorously active : energetic. b : fervent, zealous his most strenuous supporters. 2 : marked by or calling for energy or stamina : arduous a strenuous hike. Other Words from strenuous Synonyms & Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Learn More About strenuous.
What do you mean by exertion?
1 : the act of putting into use They won by the exertion of great effort . 2 : use of strength or ability The game requires physical exertion. More from Merriam-Webster on exertion. Nglish: Translation of exertion for Spanish Speakers.
What is strenuous work?
Something strenuous requires all your effort and strength , like a hard workout at the gym or carrying a backpack full of heavy books. Strenuous can also describe something done with lots of energy or force.
How do you say the word grotesque?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature.
