drudgery
3 synonyms for drudgery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Hard, boring, and unrewarding work.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
plodding
donkeywork
How to use drudgery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
daily drudgery
endless drudgery
Etymology
Built from "drudge" (someone stuck doing dull, low-status work) plus the suffix "-ery," which names a trade or activity.
Full origin of drudgery →Frequently asked questions
What does “drudgery” mean?
The word “drudgery” means hard, boring, and unrewarding work. In plain terms, tedious, exhausting work that feels like a grind rather than a challenge.
How do you pronounce “drudgery”?
“Drudgery” is pronounced DRUHD-zhuh-ree (/ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “drudgery” in a sentence?
Here is “drudgery” used in a sentence: “She was tired of the daily drudgery of filing paperwork.”
What part of speech is “drudgery”?
“Drudgery” is a noun.
