noun
- plural of gruelling; instances or periods of severe, exhausting, or punishing treatment or experience
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: 'guelings' or 'grueling'); often used in sports, military, or competitive contexts
Examples
- The marathon runners endured multiple gruellings during their training season.
- The soldiers faced several gruellings in basic combat training.
- After weeks of gruellings, the athletes were finally ready for competition.
- The interview process included several gruellings designed to test candidates' resilience.
- She survived the gruellings of medical school with determination and support from friends.