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toilsome Synonyms
Another word for toilsome
Choosing another word for toilsome that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Involving or characterized by hard, exhausting physical or mental labor; arduous and fatiguing.
Usage Example
"Clearing the rocky field by hand proved to be a long and laborious task for the early settlers."
Strongest
laborious
arduous
strenuous
Strong
grueling
backbreaking
onerous
taxing
exhausting
wearisome
painstaking
Opposites of toilsome
The opposite of toilsome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
effortless
easy
facile
undemanding
light
painless
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Toilsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/toilsome