Plodding

/ˈplɒdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A slow, heavy, and often laborious movement or activity.

Despite the plodding of their efforts, the team eventually completed the project.

adjective

Slow-moving and unexciting, typically in a tedious or laborious manner.

The plodding pace of the documentary made it difficult to stay engaged.

Having a heavy or laborious manner.

His plodding attitude towards the project made the team lose motivation.

Middle English 'plodden', possibly a blend of Middle Dutch 'plodden' or 'plod' and 'clod'.

plodding along

To proceed in a slow and steady, but perhaps uninspired, manner.

plodding through

To work through something, typically with much effort and little enjoyment.

drudge

Someone who does hard, menial, or monotonous work.

trudge

To walk slowly and with heavy steps.

Going at a snail's pace.

Stop plodding, we're going to miss the movie!

Dragging one's feet.

Why are you plodding through that project? Get it done!