Added 10 October 2026 labored adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about labored at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Lacking natural ease. a labored style of debating Requiring or showing effort. heavy breathing Related Words: labouredeffortfulstrainedheavyawkwardappliedstruggledclumsystiltedforcedtaxingtedious Back to today's word