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backbreaking Antonyms
Opposite of backbreaking
Pinning down the opposite of backbreaking requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Extremely arduous, exhausting, and physically demanding, especially of manual labor or sustained effort.
Usage Example
"Clearing the rocky field by hand was effortless work that took the entire summer."
Strongest
effortless
easy
Strong
light
undemanding
cushy
painless
Similar words to backbreaking
Words similar to backbreaking shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
grueling
exhausting
arduous
strenuous
laborious
punishing
toilsome
herculean
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Backbreaking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/backbreaking