Arduous
adj. /ˈɑːdjuəs/ (آرجوئَس)Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Arduous Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, arduous describes a task or journey that demands sustained, exhausting effort.
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1
Requiring great physical or mental effort; exhaustingمشکل اور محنت طلب
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2
(of a journey or task) long and difficultطویل اور دشوار
“Arduous” emphasises the exhausting effort a task requires, whether physical (a climb) or mental and administrative (a long process).
Word Details
| Word | Arduous |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | B2/C1 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | مشکل، محنت طلب |
| English Meaning | Requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑːdjuəs/ |
| Word Type | Formal adjective |
| Commonness | Common in descriptions of journeys, tasks, and recovery processes |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “arduous” for a task or journey that requires sustained, exhausting effort — an arduous trek through the mountains, or an arduous recovery after surgery.
اردو وضاحت
“Arduous” ایسے کام یا سفر کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جس میں مسلسل اور تھکا دینے والی محنت درکار ہو۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Difficult” is general; “arduous” specifically emphasises exhausting effort and endurance sustained over time, often for a long task or journey.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Arduous |
| Noun | Arduousness |
| Adverb | Arduously |
There is no standard verb form of “arduous” in modern English.
Arduous vs Difficult
“Difficult” is general and can describe any level of challenge, brief or long-lasting.
“Arduous” specifically emphasises sustained, exhausting effort, often physical or requiring endurance over a long period, like a journey or recovery.
Common Mistakes
✓ The tricky riddle took two seconds to solve.
“Arduous” implies prolonged, exhausting effort — not a brief mental challenge.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Useful in Task 2 essays about challenges, journeys, or long processes.
Speaking: Can describe a difficult experience or journey in Part 2.
Example: “The arduous process of learning a new language requires daily practice and patience.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears in history, exploration, and medical passages describing demanding processes such as recovery.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Latin arduus (“steep, difficult”).
Memory Tip
Think of climbing a steep, “arduous” mountain — the word literally comes from Latin for “steep.”
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “arduous”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “arduous”:
4. Noun form:
5. Word origin means:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of arduous in Urdu?
Arduous means مشکل، محنت طلب — involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Is arduous a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is arduousness and the adverb is arduously.
What are the synonyms of arduous?
Strenuous, grueling, laborious, and demanding — with nuance explained above.
What is the opposite of arduous?
Easy, effortless, and simple.
Is arduous useful for IELTS?
Yes, especially in essays or speaking tasks about challenges, journeys, or long processes, as shown in the IELTS Usage section above.