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Drudgery

usgb/ˈdrʌdʒəri/Volume
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Negative TonePlay
Use 'drudgery' to express a strong negative feeling about a task or job that is tiring and repetitive. SlideCleaning up after the festival felt like endless drudgery.
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'Drudgery' isn't limited to physical tasks; it can apply to mentally exhausting activities too. SlideData entry can be mind-numbing drudgery.
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Emotional ImpactPlay
The word 'drudgery' can imply that the work has a dulling effect on one's spirits or enthusiasm. SlideThe drudgery of hospital paperwork dulled her passion for nursing.
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