Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Requiring or using great effort, energy, or exertion: Describes an activity, task, or period that is physically or mentally demanding and tiring.
   • Vigorous, energetic, or forceful: Describes an action or effort performed with intense energy and determination.

Usage and Examples

• Describing a demanding activity or task:
  • Moving the heavy furniture was a strenuous job.
  • She avoids strenuous exercise right after eating.
• Describing a vigorous effort or action:
  • The team made a strenuous effort to finish the project on time.
  • He is a strenuous supporter of the new policy.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Strenuous objection": A very strong and forceful protest or disagreement.
  • The proposal was met with strenuous objection from the community.
• "Strenuous denial": A very forceful and emphatic statement that something is not true.
  • The minister issued a strenuous denial of the corruption allegations.

Variants and Related Words

• Strenuously (adverb): In a way that requires or shows great effort or energy.
  • He strenuously denied the accusations.
  • They campaigned strenuously for the new law.

Synonyms

• Arduous: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
• Taxing: Physically or mentally demanding.
• Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy; performed with force and energy.
• Laborious: Requiring considerable time and effort.

Antonyms

• Easy: Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
• Effortless: Requiring no physical or mental exertion.
• Light: Not physically demanding; gentle.

Adjective

1. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
   • his final, straining burst of speed
   • a strenuous task
   • your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here- F.D.Roosevelt
2. characterized by or performed with much energy or force
   • strenuous exercise