labored

[US]/ˈleɪbəd/
[UK]/ˈleɪbərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.requiring much effort; difficult; not natural; forced
v.past participle of labor; to work or to give birth

Phrases & Collocations

labored breathing

labored speech

labored effort

labored movement

labored process

labored response

labored task

labored smile

labored writing

labored explanation

Example Sentences

he labored for hours to finish the project.

she labored under the pressure of tight deadlines.

the workers labored in the hot sun all day.

he felt labored breathing after the long run.

they labored to build the new community center.

she spoke in a labored manner during the presentation.

after a labored discussion, they reached an agreement.

his labored efforts finally paid off.

they labored to understand the complex problem.

the labored pace of the race was exhausting.

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