Drudged

/ˈdrʌdʒd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'drudge'; worked at hard, tedious, and unpleasant tasks.

Etymology

Regular past tense of 'drudge' formed by adding '-ed.' Maintains the meaning of doing drudgery work.

Kelly Says

When someone says 'I drudged through my homework,' it's not just about working—it's about suffering through something that feels meaningless, which is what makes drudgery so depressing!

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Gender History

Past tense carries forward the gendered labor associations of 'drudge'—unmarked, unpaid domestic work and servitude disproportionately fell to women.

Inclusive Usage

Specify the work performed rather than leaving 'drudged' as a vague descriptor of effort. Name the actual task to center what was accomplished.

Inclusive Alternatives

["completed repetitive work","performed routine tasks","engaged in monotonous labor"]

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