drudgery

Etymology

drudge +‎ -ery

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/

Noun

drudgery (countable and uncountable, plural drudgeries)

1. Tedious, menial and exhausting work.
   • 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.

     we are, perhaps, all the while flattering our natural indolence, which, hating the bustle of the world, and drudgery of business seeks a pretence of reason to give itself a full and uncontrolled indulgence.