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drudging
adjective
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drudg · ing

How to pronounce drudging:

Definition of drudging:

drudging (adjective):
monotonous, tiring
adjective. doing arduous or unpleasant work.

Synonyms for drudging:

annoying
arid
boring
busy
colorless
drab
dreary
dry
dull
dusty
exhausting
heavy
ho-hum
humdrum
irritating
jading
jejune
laboring
leaden
mind-numbing
monochromatic
monotonous
numbing
old
pallid
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