Sinecure
noun
A job or position that requires little or no work but provides a salary.
He was given a sinecure in the company as a reward for his years of service.
noun
A job or position that requires little or no work but provides a salary.
He was given a sinecure in the company as a reward for his years of service.
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Pro Tip 1/3Work vs. Reward
Sinecure implies a discrepancy between the effort required and rewards gained, often seen as unjust.
Despite his sinecure, he boasted about his professional success.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
May carry a negative connotation, suggesting unearned or undeserved comfort.
His critics alleged that his new role was nothing more than a sinecure.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchical Context
Often used in contexts discussing hierarchical or bureaucratic institutions.
He was promoted to a sinecure to keep him within the organization.
Pro Tip 1/3Work vs. Reward
Sinecure implies a discrepancy between the effort required and rewards gained, often seen as unjust.
Despite his sinecure, he boasted about his professional success.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
May carry a negative connotation, suggesting unearned or undeserved comfort.
His critics alleged that his new role was nothing more than a sinecure.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchical Context
Often used in contexts discussing hierarchical or bureaucratic institutions.
He was promoted to a sinecure to keep him within the organization.
Pro Tip 1/3Work vs. Reward
Sinecure implies a discrepancy between the effort required and rewards gained, often seen as unjust.
Despite his sinecure, he boasted about his professional success.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
May carry a negative connotation, suggesting unearned or undeserved comfort.
His critics alleged that his new role was nothing more than a sinecure.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchical Context
Often used in contexts discussing hierarchical or bureaucratic institutions.
He was promoted to a sinecure to keep him within the organization.
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Quote examples
Mary L. Trump
American Psychologist
He never has made a living. He went from my grandparents' house to the very regimented military school, back to the house, to my grandfather's company, to the Trump Organization, which I view as a sinecure for him. And then 'The Apprentice,' whatever that was, and the White House.
Quote examples
Mary L. Trump
American Psychologist
He never has made a living. He went from my grandparents' house to the very regimented military school, back to the house, to my grandfather's company, to the Trump Organization, which I view as a sinecure for him. And then 'The Apprentice,' whatever that was, and the White House.
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