Strenuous Synonyms, Strenuous Antonyms

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adj. tireless

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Word Origin & History

strenuous "characterized by great effort," 1599, from L. strenuus "active, vigorous, keen." Probably cognate with Gk. strenes, strenos "keen, strong," strenos "arrogance, eager desire," O.E. stierne "hard, severe, keen" (see stern (adj.)). Mocked by Ben Jonson as a pedantic neologism in "Poetaster" (1601). Sense of "requiring much energy" is first recorded 1671.

Example Sentences for strenuous

Or those with physical disabilities or injuries which make regular strenuous exercise difficult or impossible.

In fact, your strenuous efforts at dissuasion could end up reinforcing his views.

Strenuous physical activity in adolescents actually seemed to make mind matters worse.

The development of critical thinking can be a strenuous undertaking and requires all kinds of effort.