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Meaning of menial
The primary meaning of the word "menial" refers to a task or job that is considered unskilled or lacking in prestige.
Etymology of menial
The word "menial" has its roots in the Old French word "menial", which is derived from the Latin word "minialis" or "minialis", meaning "of or pertaining to a servant" or "menial"
Historically, the term "menial" was used to describe domestic servants or other low-ranking workers
Synonyms
humble
lowly
base
ignoble
unskilled
manual
laborious
tedious
monotonous
dull
uninteresting
mundane
ordinary
routine
commonplace
trivial
insignificant
petty
paltry
servile
subordinate
inferior
secondary
junior
subordinate
menial
blue-collar
working-class
proletarian
ordinary
everyday
unremarkable
unpretentious
modest
simple
plain
unassuming
modest
low-status
low-ranking
entry-level
junior-level
basic
elemental
fundamental
unglamorous
unglamorous
unrewarding
unfulfilling
dead-end
low-paying
poorly-paid
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "menial" as:
- * (of work) unskilled or lacking prestige
- * (of a person) having a lowly or servile position
- * Additional definitions include:
- * a person who does unskilled work, especially domestic work
- * a lowly or unimportant task
Usage Examples
- The hotel staff performed menial tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- * The new employee was given menial work to do, such as filing and data entry
- * The menial labor involved in the project was outsourced to a third-party company
Antonyms
prestigious
esteemed
respected
honored
dignified
exalted
elevated
superior
high-ranking
senior
executive
managerial
skilled
professional
expert
complex
challenging
rewarding
fulfilling
glamorous
high-status
high-paying
well-paid
senior-level
high-level
advanced
sophisticated