Drudgery

/ˈdrəjərē/

Meaning & Definition

noun

hard, menial, or dull work.

She spent most of her day doing the drudgery of filing papers and organizing documents.

a tedious or unpleasant work.

The drudgery of the job made him consider a career change.

routine or monotonous tasks that require effort but are not particularly fulfilling.

He was tired of the drudgery of everyday tasks and longed for something more exciting.

unrewarding or dull labor.

Although the project had potential, the drudgery of the initial research phase was demotivating.

work that is physically or mentally exhausting.

She felt trapped in a cycle of drudgery, getting up every day to do the same tiresome tasks.

From the word 'drudge', meaning a person who does hard, menial, or dull work.

the daily grind

The routine of work, often tedious and monotonous.

nine-to-five

A regular job that involves routine tasks and hours.

working your fingers to the bone

Working extremely hard, often in menial tasks.

toil

To work extremely hard or incessantly.

drudge

A person who does hard, menial, or dull work.

labor

Work, especially hard physical work.

The grind

After years of the grind, he finally took a vacation.

The hustle

The hustle of city life can really wear you out.