Definitions
- Describing a task or job that requires a lot of effort and time. - Referring to a process that is slow and tedious. - Talking about a project or activity that is challenging and requires a lot of mental or physical exertion.
- Referring to a physical activity that requires a lot of energy and effort. - Describing a task or job that is demanding and requires a lot of strength and endurance. - Talking about an exercise or workout that is intense and challenging.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe activities that require effort and energy.
- 2Both words can refer to physical or mental exertion.
- 3Both words imply a level of difficulty or challenge in the activity being described.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Strenuous implies a higher level of intensity than laborious.
- 2Physicality: Strenuous is more commonly used to describe physical activities, while laborious can also refer to mental tasks.
- 3Endurance: Strenuous implies a need for endurance and stamina, while laborious may not necessarily require as much physical endurance.
- 4Speed: Strenuous implies a faster pace than laborious.
- 5Connotation: Strenuous has a more positive connotation, often associated with challenging oneself and achieving goals, while laborious can have a negative connotation, suggesting a tedious or unpleasant task.
Remember this!
While both laborious and strenuous describe activities that require effort and energy, there are some key differences between the two. Strenuous implies a higher level of intensity, physicality, endurance, and speed, and has a more positive connotation. On the other hand, laborious can refer to both physical and mental tasks, may not require as much physical endurance, and can have a negative connotation.
