Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drudgery
noun
/ˈdrʌdʒ.ər.i/
Definition
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Examples
- After a long week of drudgery, he looked forward to the weekend.
- Many people feel stuck in jobs filled with drudgery.
- The student’s drudgery in completing homework was palpable.
Meaning
Drudgery refers to tedious or monotonous tasks that are often physically demanding and not engaging.
Synonyms
- toil
- labor
- grind
- work
- slavery
