labored
🇺🇸
/ˈleɪbərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈleɪbəd/
adjective
R
requiring a lot of effort and energy
After running a long distance, his breathing was labored.
R
appearing forced and not natural
The actor's performance was labored and unconvincing.
translation
requiring a lot of effort and energy; appearing forced and not natural