effortful

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

n an effortful attempt to attain a goal

n an effortful attempt to attain a goal n a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder n emotional distress

both extremely effortful and futile

results in swelling and pain n the general meaning or substance of an utterance n an effortful attempt to attain a goal n an intense or violent exertion n the act of singing v to exert much effort or energy v test the limits of v use to the utmost