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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

torturous

/ˈtɔːrtərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does torturous mean?

adjective

Causing or intended to cause great pain or distress; extremely unpleasant or difficult.

Example

"The driver's decision to take the torturous mountain road added hours to their journey."

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