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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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