Found 2 items, similar to Laboriousness.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: laboriousness laboriousness n : the quality of requiring extended effort [syn: operoseness, toilsomeness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Laboriousness Laborious \La*bo"ri*ous\, a. [L. laboriosus, fr. labor labor: cf. F. laborieux.] 1. Requiring labor, perseverance, or sacrifices; toilsome; tiresome. [1913 Webster] Dost thou love watchings, abstinence, or toil, Laborious virtues all? Learn these from Cato. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. Devoted to labor; diligent; industrious; as, a laborious mechanic. [1913 Webster] -- La*bo"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- La*bo"ri*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]