arduous

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Acquiring security clearances remained a long and arduous process.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Reasonover had the arduous task of replacing fan favorite Perrette, who left the show after 15 seasons in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The chef has come a long way since he arrived in London after an arduous journey from Damascus with virtually no money in his pocket.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Meals feel less like a relaxing reprieve after long, arduous missions and more like a tension-filled calm before a storm you’re 100% certain is coming — and may very well take you with it.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Isabel Wilkerson performed a different but equally arduous feat of reporting: reconstructing a life.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times