Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drudgeries

Noun
ˈdrə-jə-ˌrēz
Definition
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Examples
  • After a long week of drudgeries, she was ready for a relaxing weekend.
  • The workers were tired of the daily drudgeries that consumed their time and energy.
Meaning
The term refers to unpleasant, laborious, and monotonous tasks or duties that are tedious in nature.
Synonyms
  • Toil
  • Hardship
  • Labor
  • Grind
  • Routine