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Definition of arduousness

arduousness

/ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs.nəs/
ar · du · ous · ness

Adverb:arduously
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Adjective:arduous
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The quality or state of being arduous; extreme difficulty requiring strenuous, sustained effort and endurance.

Example

"The explorers underestimated the sheer arduousness of crossing the mountain range during late winter."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'arduous' (from Latin arduus, meaning 'high, steep, or difficult to reach') and the native noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arduousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arduousness
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