Toilsome (adjective)

Requiring much effort, work, or endurance; difficult and tedious.

Origin:

From toil + -some, in reference to a task or effort that requires much work, exertion, or endurance.

Examples:

1. The toilsome journey up the mountain was long and challenging, with steep climbs and treacherous paths.
2. The toilsome task of planting a new garden was a labor of love, with hours of digging, planting, and watering.
3. The toilsome work of building a new home was satisfying, with the progress made and the sense of accomplishment.
4. The toilsome life of a farmer was hard, with long hours of toil and little rest, but also rewarding and fulfilling.
5. The toilsome climb up the ladder of success was not for the faint of heart, but with perseverance and hard work, anything was possible.