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Definition labored in American English

labored adjective

adjective
/ˈleɪbərd/
1

speaking, writing, or performing in a way that is not natural or interesting because it seems as though you are making too much effort

Example

I thought the book was rather labored in parts.

Synonyms and related words
boring dull tedious
2

if someone's breathing is labored, they breathe with difficulty, for example because they are sick or extremely tired from physical activity

Synonyms and related words
breathless bronchial chesty
Definition labored in American English