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Meaning of grueling
extremely tiring or demanding
Etymology of grueling
The word "grueling" has its roots in the 17th-century word "gruel", which referred to a thin, unappetizing food, often served to the sick or in institutions
The word evolved to describe something that was unpleasant or demanding, much like the unappealing nature of gruel
Synonyms
arduous
exhausting
strenuous
demanding
rigorous
tough
punishing
backbreaking
laborious
exacting
daunting
formidable
challenging
harsh
severe
brutal
merciless
relentless
unforgiving
exhausting
wearying
draining
sapping
enervating
debilitating
weakening
punishing
cruel
savage
merciless
pitiless
heartless
inhuman
oppressive
burdensome
onerous
weighty
crushing
overwhelming
overpowering
gruff
austere
Spartan
ascetic
severe
strict
stern
forbidding
intimidating
fearsome
formidable
Definitions
- Causing a lot of effort or endurance, physically or mentally
- * Extremely demanding or exhausting
Usage Examples
- The hikers faced a grueling climb up the mountain
- * The new employee found the training program to be grueling and exhausting
- * The athlete underwent a grueling practice session to prepare for the competition
Antonyms
easy
effortless
simple
straightforward
undemanding
relaxing
leisurely
comfortable
pleasant
enjoyable
mild
gentle
lenient
moderate
manageable
tolerable
bearable
endurable
soothing
calming
tranquil
peaceful