What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
laboursome
Example
Digging a hole in the ground can be quite laboursome. [laboursome: adjective]
Example
The construction of the building was a laboursome process that took several months. [laboursome: adjective]
laborious
Example
Writing a research paper can be a laborious task that requires a lot of focus. [laborious: adjective]
Example
The assembly line work was laborious and monotonous. [laborious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Laborious is more commonly used than laboursome in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between laboursome and laborious?
Laborious is more formal than laboursome and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while laboursome is less formal and is more commonly used in informal contexts.
