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Drudgery

Description:

Drudgery refers to dull, menial, or repetitive work that can be tiresome, monotonous, and lacking in interest or excitement.

Senses:

1. Noun: hard, tedious, or unskilled work.
2. Noun: a state of constant or difficult labor.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, drudgery is often used to describe any form of labor that is considered boring, uninteresting, or tiresome.

Example sentence:Cleaning the house every weekend can sometimes feel like a never-ending drudgery.

Local Usage:

Within certain industries or specific contexts, drudgery can have a more specialized meaning.

Example sentence: For young attorneys eager to make an impact, the first few years of legal practice may involve long hours and mundane document review, which can be viewed as a drudgery.

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