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strenuous Synonyms

Another word for strenuous

Choosing another word for strenuous depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring or using great physical or mental effort and exertion.

Usage Example

"The doctor advised him to avoid arduous exercise for a few weeks after the surgery."

Strongest
arduous
laborious
demanding
taxing
Strong
grueling
exhausting
rigorous
backbreaking
toilsome
hard

• adjective (Context 2)

Marked by or showing bold, determined, and energetic zeal or persistence.

Usage Example

"Despite the defense team's vigorous objections, the judge allowed the testimony to proceed."

Strongest
vigorous
energetic
Strong
vehement
zealous
earnest
determined
resolute
fervent
spirited

Opposites of strenuous

The opposite of strenuous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

half-hearted
effortless
easy
apathetic
feeble
light
passive
undemanding
See all opposites of strenuous

• Nearby Words

strength
strengthen
strengthener
strenuous
strenuously
strenuousness
strep

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strenuous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strenuous
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