Labored

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Lacking spontaneity or natural ease, appearing strained or overly effortful in style or delivery.

“His labored explanation of the theory failed to convince the audience.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

la·bored

Related Words

Synonyms

labouredstrainedheavy

Antonyms

effortlessnatural fluid easy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

LA opener, -ORED ending, note this is the American spelling without a U

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Scrabble

All common tiles, a straightforward word for clearing a balanced rack, note the American spelling variant

Words Related to Labored

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “labored” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

laborer labores

Words you can make from Labored

Shorter words formed from the letters in “labored”.

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