The meaning of EFFORTFUL is showing or requiring effort.

Occasionally her singing seemed slightly effortful. The star gives an uncomfortably effortful performance.

EFFORTFUL definition: marked by effort or exertion; labored. See examples of effortful used in a sentence.

The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion. 2. A difficult exertion of strength or will: It was an effort to get up. 3. A usually earnest attempt: Make an effort to arrive …

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effortful in American English (ˈefərtfəl) adjective marked by effort or exertion; labored

Effortful describes actions, tasks, or processes that need significant energy and concentration to complete. It implies that a considerable amount of work is involved.

Jan 1, 2025 · effortful (comparative more effortful, superlative most effortful) Requiring or showing effort. antonym Antonym: effortless

effortful, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Effortful refers to something that requires or involves a significant amount of mental or physical effort, energy, or hard work. It pertains to an action or task characterized by difficulty and the …