Menial

usgb/ˈmiːniəl/
adjective

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

He started his career in a menial job in the company.
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Often appears as...

  • menial job
  • menial work
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Low Prestige

Menial indicates a job is not highly respected or valued in society.

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Despite his degrees, he worked menial jobs to pay the bills.
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Skill Level

'Menial' often suggests that the job requires little specialized skill or education.

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She didn't want her children to settle for menial work.
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Not Aspirational

People typically use 'menial' for jobs they don't aspire to; it can sound dismissive.

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He dreamt of leaving his menial labor behind for something greater.
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