laboured

Definitions of laboured
  1. adjective
    requiring or showing effort
    synonyms: heavy, labored
    effortful
    requiring great physical effort
  2. adjective
    lacking natural ease
    synonyms: labored, stilted, strained
    awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
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