Synonyms of grueling

grueling

adjective

variants or gruelling

1

as in difficult

requiring considerable physical or mental effort

running a marathon is grueling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difficult
• challenging
• demanding
• tough
• rigorous
• tall
• hard
• arduous
• complicated
• strenuous
• formidable
• severe
• testing
• involved
• sweaty
• stressful
• heavy
• murderous
• backbreaking
• laborious
• painful
• exhausting
• serious
• exacting
• trying
• uphill
• annoying
• toilsome
• problematical
• problematic
• herculean
• effortful
• hairy
• killer
• intricate
• elusive
• hellacious
• rough
• rugged
• stiff
• complex
• oppressive
• pick-and-shovel
• moiling
• brutal
• tricky
• stubborn
• Augean
• onerous
• burdensome
• bruising
• abstract
• thorny
• troublesome
• abstruse
• labored
• insoluble
• recondite
• irksome
• tight
• strict
• knotty
• opaque
• stringent
• ticklish
• vexatious
• taxing
• spiny
• bothersome
• distressing
• grim
• cruel
• grievous
• inhuman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• easy
• simple
• light
• effortless
• soft
• mindless
• undemanding
• cheap
• facile
• manageable
• elementary
• uncomplicated
• clear
• doable
• achievable
• smooth
• gentle
• painless
• soothing
• comforting
• relaxed
• friendly
• accessible
• user-friendly
• idiotproof

2

as in challenging

requiring much time, effort, or careful attention

cutting diamonds can be grueling work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• challenging
• difficult
• arduous
• tough
• laborious
• onerous
• burdensome
• hard
• demanding
• exacting
• toilsome
• killing
• strenuous
• taxing
• formidable
• testing
• persnickety
• oppressive
• rigorous
• rough
• herculean
• rugged
• stringent
• trying
• stiff
• severe
• strict
• rigid
• stern

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• light
• undemanding
• easy
• unchallenging
• simple
• smooth
• effortless
• nondemanding
• facile