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effortful

/ˈɛf.ɚt.fəl/
ef · fort · ful
Adverb:effortfully
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effortful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Requiring or showing a great deal of physical or mental exertion; strenuous or laborious.

Example

"Learning a second language in adulthood is a deliberate, effortful process that requires consistent practice."

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• Nearby Words

effluent
efflux
effort
effortful
effortfully
effortless
effortlessly

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