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grueling
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daunting
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Sisyphean
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Herculean
5-
draining
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thorny
7-
painstaking
8-
onerous
9-
exacting
10-
hard-won
11-
wearisome
12-
uphill
13-
to grin and bear something
14-
to surmount
15-
to brave
16-
to outsmart
17-
to strive
18-
to contend
grueling
adjectiv
g
g
r
r
ue
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
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(istoric)

(istoric)

epuizant

Disapproving

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

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The marathon runners faced a grueling challenge as they pushed themselves to complete the race.
The hikers embarked on a grueling trek through the mountains, enduring steep climbs and harsh weather.
daunting
adjectiv
d
d
au
ɔ
n
n
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(descurajant)

(descurajant)

intimidant

Disapproving

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

Sisyphean
adjectiv
uk flag
/sˈɪsɪfˌiən/
(futile)

(futile)

sisific

Disapproving
Formal

relating to a task that is endless, futile, and laborious

Herculean
adjectiv
uk flag
/hɝkˈjuɫiən/
(herculeană)

(herculeană)

herculean

Formal

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

draining
adjectiv
d
d
r
r
ai
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(secant)

(secant)

epuizant

Disapproving

causing a significant loss of physical, emotional, or mental energy

thorny
adjectiv
th
θ
o
ɔ
r
r
n
n
y
i
(dificil)

(dificil)

spinos

Disapproving

causing problem or difficulty

painstaking
adjectiv
p
p
ai
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(asidu)

(asidu)

meticulos

requiring a lot of effort and time

onerous
adjectiv
o
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
(copleșitor)

(copleșitor)

onorabil

Disapproving
Formal

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

exacting
adjectiv
e
ɪ
x
gz
a
æ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(rigoros)

(rigoros)

exigent

Formal

requiring a great amount of effort, skill, or care

hard-won
adjectiv
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹdwˈʌn/
(obținut în urma unor eforturi mari)

(obținut în urma unor eforturi mari)

câștigat cu greu

Approving

achieving something after facing a lot of challenges and putting in a great deal of effort

wearisome
adjectiv
w
w
ea
ɪ
r
r
i
i
s
s
o
ə
m
m
e
N/A

N/A

Disapproving

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

uphill
adjectiv
u
ə
ph
ph
i
ɪ
ll
l
(provocator)

(provocator)

dificil

Disapproving
Informal

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

to grin and bear {sth}
to grin and bear something
frază
uk flag
/ɡɹˈɪn ænd bˈɛɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

What is the origin of the idiom "grin and bear something" and when to use it?

The phrase "grin and bear something" is used to imply that one should face adversity with a positive attitude and patience, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it likely developed over time as a way to convey the idea of remaining cheerful in the face of adversity.

to surmount
to surmount
verb
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
m
m
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
t
t
(a surmonta)

(a surmonta)

a depăși

Approving
Formal

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

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Tranzitiv
to brave
to brave
verb
b
b
r
r
a
v
v
e
(a îndura)

(a îndura)

a înfrunta

Approving

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

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Tranzitiv
to outsmart
to outsmart
verb
o
a
u
ʊ
t
t
s
s
m
m
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
(a depăşi)

(a depăşi)

a păcăli

Approving
Informal

to use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over someone, defeating or surpassing them through intelligence

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Tranzitiv
to strive
verb
s
s
t
t
r
r
i
v
v
e
(a lupta)

(a lupta)

a se strădui

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

Informații Gramaticale:

Intranzitiv
to contend
to contend
verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
(a contesta)

(a contesta)

a se lupta

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

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Intranzitiv

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