arduous responsibility

[ɑrˈduːəs rɪˈspɑnsəˌbɪləti]
noun phrasefemininepl: arduous responsibilities / responsabilidades árduas
responsabilidade árdua
1. a difficult, demanding, and burdensome duty or obligation that requires great effort, perseverance, and determination to fulfill
Taking care of an elderly parent is an arduous responsibility that tests one's patience and strength.
Cuidar de um pai idoso é uma responsabilidade árdua que coloca à prova a paciência e a força de alguém.
2. a challenging task or role that involves significant struggle, hardship, or difficulty in execution
The newly elected president faced the arduous responsibility of rebuilding the economy.
O presidente recém-eleito enfrentou a árdua responsabilidade de reconstruir a economia.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is often used in professional, political, and personal narratives to convey respect for difficult endeavors. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in formal speeches and literature. In the USA, it appears commonly in news media and political discourse. The term emphasizes perseverance and moral fortitude in facing challenges.
NYC Slang
tough gig / heavy load / tough responsibility
Synonyms / Sinônimos
difficult dutydemanding obligationtaxing responsibilityburdensome taskchallenging assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
easy responsibilitysimple tasklight dutyeffortless obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responsabilidade árdua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade pesada / árdua
Both terms are commonly used; 'pesada' emphasizes weight of burden
São Paulo
responsabilidade árdua / desafiadora
Often paired with 'desafiadora' to emphasize difficulty
Portugal
responsabilidade árdua
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; formal and literary contexts

Related Words

burdendutyobligationchallengecommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry a heavy burden
shoulder the responsibility
bite off more than one can chew
climb an uphill battle
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