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Drudge

usgb/drʌdʒ/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Often implies lack of fulfillment or joy in the work being done.

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Despite his qualifications, he felt like a drudge at his new job.
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Cultural Reference

In literature, drudges are often characters with little social standing or power.

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Cinderella was a drudge before she became a princess.
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Human Aspect

Reflects human struggle; prompts empathy or pity for the person.

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The low-paid workers are like drudges, spending their days toiling away.
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