He hated the drudgery of his job.
in the “good old days” household servants led lives filled with much drudgery and little pleasure
Recent Examples on the WebUltimately, older societies tend to be less belligerent than younger ones, and technological revolutions usually boost productivity and free workers from drudgery.—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 6 Oct. 2020 The maze of dead-end interviews, the drudgery of temporary gigs and the tumultuous nature of making a living as a writer don’t feel so bad anymore.—Molly Lindsey, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 The difficulty with any new programming language is the sharp learning curve, all that drudgery and bashing your forehead into the keyboard.—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024 Our 50 best cleaning products will super-shine your home and rescue you from drudgery—or at least save some time.—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drudgery
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