drudgery

[ˈdrʌdʒəri]

drudgery Definition

• 1. hard, menial, or dull work
• 2. a job that is boring and makes you tired

Using drudgery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drudgery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Cleaning the house is such a drudgery.

• Example

  I hate the drudgery of my job.

• Example

  The daily drudgery of life can be exhausting.

drudgery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drudgery

• toil
• labor
• grind
• chore
• slog

Antonyms for drudgery

• pleasure
• delight

Phrases with drudgery

• escape from drudgery

  an activity or pastime that provides relief from tedious or monotonous work

  Example

  Reading books is my escape from drudgery.

• life of drudgery

  a life characterized by hard, menial, or dull work

  Example

  He was born into a life of drudgery, working long hours in the fields.

• drudgery of everyday life

  the tiring and repetitive tasks that make up daily life

  Example

  The drudgery of everyday life can be overwhelming at times.

Origins of drudgery

from Middle English 'druggen', meaning 'to toil'

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Summary: drudgery in Brief

'Drudgery' [ˈdrʌdʒəri] refers to hard, menial, or dull work, often causing boredom and exhaustion. It is used to describe tedious jobs, such as cleaning the house or office work, and the daily drudgery of life. Phrases like 'escape from drudgery' and 'life of drudgery' provide context for how the term is used.