menial

🇺🇸 /ˈmiːniəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmiːniəl/
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adjective
R

A job or task that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.

Many people view cleaning as a menial job, but it's essential for a healthy environment.

noun
R

A person who does a job that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.

Despite the societal view, many menial workers take pride in their work.

translation

adj. A job or task that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.
n. A person who does a job that is considered low status, not requiring much skill, and often poorly paid.

Word Forms

Plural menials