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adjective

ˈdrə-jiŋ How to pronounce drudging (audio)
Definition of drudgingnext
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the hours of drudging effort that went into straightening out the company's books

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drudging

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verb

present participle of drudge
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drudging
  1. boring
  2. tiring
  3. striving
  4. struggling
  5. slow
  6. working
  7. weary
  8. dull
Adjective
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • By Hannah Jackson November 5, 2024 All-black outfits don’t have to be boring.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Similarly, listening as a member of a large audience or having to listen for a long time was also tiring.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Working while speaking was more annoying but less tiring than silence and noise.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of tiring
Verb
  • In the movie, a bright, striving teenager navigates the terrors of Jim Crow South and makes a split-decision that recasts the course of his life.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
  • His son describes him as an outspoken advocate for positive portrayals of African Americans in television and film, consistently striving to create more diverse and accurate representations of his community.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of striving
Verb
  • Government Aid Programs Several government programs offer financial assistance to those who are unemployed and struggling.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The real captain is struggling to be fit for the first Test that starts in Multan on October 7.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of struggling
Adjective
  • This means my phone was limited to T-Mobile's slower 5G service, which explains the lower speeds.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • It’s been a long, slow build for Annunen to become an NHL goalie, but getting to start six times in eight games for the Avs was a big step for him.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of slow
Verb
  • Women’s participation in the workforce is suffering from high child care costs, as many mothers are working fewer hours—or none at all—to stay home and take care of their families.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Original Creators Were Involved in the Remake Konami may have a different dev studio working on the remake, but two of the original creators, Masahiro Ito and Akira Yamaoka, were involved in the project as well.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of working
Adjective
  • Without outside support, pro-democracy activists inside the country faced increasing repression and were unable to convince the weary public that democracy was worth fighting for.
    Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Fostering independence: These electronic devices can offer respite to weary parents, but only if their kids can use them independently.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of weary
Adjective
  • Wella Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Overtone Rose Gold for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner are both rosy pink shades designed to be used over brown hair and can be easily swapped out for your regular conditioner when your color starts looking dull.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Browsing through the options online, she was disappointed by how dull and samey everything was.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dull
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