English adjective: labored | |||
1. | labored lacking natural ease | ||
Samples | A labored style of debating. | ||
Synonyms | laboured, strained | ||
Similar | awkward | ||
Antonyms | graceful | ||
2. | labored requiring or showing effort | ||
Samples | Heavy breathing. The subject made for labored reading. | ||
Synonyms | heavy, laboured | ||
Similar | effortful | ||
Antonyms | effortless | ||