labored |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] lacking natural ease | |
| Synonyms: | strained laboured | |
| Examples: | "a labored style of debating" |
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| Related terms: | awkward | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] requiring or showing effort | |
| Synonyms: | laboured heavy | |
| Examples: | "heavy breathing" "the subject made for labored reading" |
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| Related terms: | effortful | |
| Similar spelling: |
laboured Laborde Labourite Labor_Day Laford Laporte Laforte lapboard |
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