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Torturesome

//ˈtɔɹtʃəɹsəm// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised or marked by torture; torturous.

    "I was able to make a grab at the center rope with my toes. After a torturesome struggle, I pulled myself upright again. I hung there for a few seconds, then turned to see my Braves shouting encouragement and sending up birdlike wails."

Adjective
  1. 1
    extremely painful wordnet

Etymology

From torture + -some.

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