torturesome

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torturesome

/ˈtɔɹtʃəɹsəm/
/ˈtɔːtʃəsəm/

Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)tʃə(ɹ)səm

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From torture + -some.

adjective more torturesome · most torturesome

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.

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@misc{torturesome_2026,
  title = {torturesome},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/torturesome},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}