grueling

Definition

  • adjective: very difficult
  • adjective: trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion
  • synonyms: punishing, arduous, backbreaking

Examples

  • His schedule is 'grueling'.

  • a 'grueling' race

Movie quotes

  • (..) but Senator DeHaven's office is confirming that G.I. Jane... has outlasted many of her male counterparts in the elite Navy program, said to be one of the most grueling anywhere. Said to be one of the most grueling anywhere. Joining us now on Washington Tonight, for the feminist perspective... (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane