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effortful

[ ef-ert-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. marked by effort or exertion; labored.


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Other Words From

  • effort·ful·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of effortful1

First recorded in 1895–1900; effort + -ful
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Example Sentences

Dyer on a bad day is still more profound, and more polished, than most writers at their effortful best.

The techniques that Foer describes are as effortful as they are old.

Doctor Hoff blinked more rapidly and moistened his lips with an effortful tongue.

"It's rather less than your customary one, I'm afraid," said the Tyro, with an effortful smile.

With all studies in general, history shares in training perceptive, associative, and effortful activities.

The personality seemed very intense, and spoke in effortful whispers.

But barely had she entered the tinted atmosphere when her movements became awkward and convulsive, effortful and excited.

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