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labored

adjective

: produced or done with great effort

: not having an easy or natural quality

Full Definition of LABORED

: produced or performed with labor <labored breathing>; also : lacking ease of expression <a labored speech>

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LABORED Defined for Kids

adjective la·bored \ˈlā-bərd\

: produced or done with effort or difficulty <labored breathing>

Medical Dictionary

adjective la·bored \ˈlā-bərd\

: produced or performed with difficulty or strain <labored breathing>

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