Synonyms of exertion

exertion

noun

ig-ˈzər-shən 

1

as in activity

energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness

often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activity
• conditioning
• exercise
• training
• workout
• trimming
• toning
• calisthenics
• gymnastics
• warm-up
• weight lifting
• aerobics
• body mechanics
• athletics
• isometrics
• bodybuilding
• physical therapy
• plyometrics
• slimnastics

2

as in effort

the active use of energy in producing a result

the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effort
• work
• sweat
• pains
• expenditure
• energy
• labor
• trouble
• while
• toil
• power
• drudgery
• muscle
• strain
• elbow grease
• travail
• try
• endeavor
• attempt
• dint
• slog
• might
• force
• essay
• puissance
• grind
• trial
• go
• pass
• stab
• fling
• shot
• whack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ease
• facility
• smoothness
• fluency
• inertia
• indolence
• inactivity
• inaction
• laziness
• idleness
• adroitness
• quiescence
• dormancy
• languor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exertion

Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The trek involves steep, high-altitude terrain, and travelers should prepare for variable weather and physical exertion before setting off. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

With that, his exertions in perfecting his homegrown colony process—the green smoothie for caterpillars, testing procedures for parasites—came into clearer view for me. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Taking a break should never be considered a reward only given in exchange for profound exertion or high achievement. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 28 July 2026