straining
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5.0
- adjective
- /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
- Completing the assignment on a tight deadline was mentally straining, causing her a lot of stress throughout the week.
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Examples
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The marathon was straining for the runners, pushing them to their physical limits as they struggled to complete the course.
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Like firefighters are obviously going through really physical, physically straining performance all the time.
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In addition, exercise performed in the laboratory should be perceived as more straining than exercise performed in a more stimulating environment (i.e., in the field).
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After a long day at work, the project felt extremely straining, leaving everyone exhausted and ready to rest.
Synonyms
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4.1
Needing a lot of time, effort, or attention
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7.0
Very hard and tiring, needing a lot of physical effort
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5.1
Hard to deal with and making people feel tired or annoyed
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4.9
Needing a lot of effort or energy
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7.7
Very difficult to do and needing a lot of effort over a long time
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6.8
Needing a lot of physical or mental effort
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5.8
Very hard physical work that makes your body tired
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Etymology
Straining comes from the same root meaning 'to pull tight', just like the everyday word string. That is why a task called straining feels like it pulls you to the limit and needs great effort and endurance.