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Meaning of paltry chore
The primary meaning of "paltry chore" refers to a task or job that is considered insignificant or of little importance.
Etymology of paltry chore
The word "paltry" originates from the Old French word "paltre," meaning "weak" or "feeble," and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something as insignificant or unimportant.
The word "chore" originates from the Old English word "cor," meaning "trouble" or "difficulty," and has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a task or job.
Synonyms
insignificant task
trivial assignment
minor duty
slight responsibility
negligible job
unimportant work
petty chore
small task
insignificant duty
frivolous assignment
pointless task
useless chore
minor assignment
trivial job
slight task
unimportant assignment
petty job
negligible chore
insignificant job
minor work
small assignment
frivolous job
useless task
pointless chore
trivial responsibility
slight assignment
unimportant chore
petty assignment
negligible task
insignificant responsibility
minor chore
small job
frivolous chore
useless assignment
pointless job
trivial work
slight job
unimportant task
petty job
negligible assignment
insignificant work
Definitions
- A paltry chore is defined as a task or job that is insignificant or of little importance, according to Oxford Languages.
- It can also refer to a duty or responsibility that is considered trivial or unimportant.
- In general, a paltry chore is a task that requires little effort or attention, and is often considered unworthy of significant time or resources.
Usage Examples
- The paltry chore of taking out the trash was assigned to the new intern.
- After finishing the major project, the team was left with only paltry chores to complete.
- The paltry chore of data entry was tedious and time-consuming, but necessary for the company's records.
Antonyms
significant task
important job
major responsibility
substantial work
considerable duty
notable assignment
major chore
substantial task
important assignment
considerable job
notable responsibility
major task
significant job
substantial assignment
considerable chore
notable work
major responsibility
substantial duty
important task
considerable assignment
significant chore
notable job
substantial responsibility