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labored

/ˈleɪbərdəd/ adjective · British & US
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What does labored mean?

adjective

Done or made with effort or difficulty; not easy or natural. Showing or involving a lot of effort or difficulty.

Example

"The writer's prose was labored and lacked a sense of flow."

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