menial
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
While robots may be able to take over menial tasks, humans will be needed to supervise and repair complex fleets.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
Guguyev said that the FSB called returned soldiers “lost trust” and that prisoners sent back to the front lines were given menial tasks that didn’t involve firearms, as they were no longer trusted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
Luke has been waiting 65 years, doing menial work as a bartender in the Junction, hoping to be reunited with his love.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025
The highly-publicised Neo from tech firm 1X, slated to launch in 2026, can do menial chores like emptying the dishwasher, folding clothes and fetching you items.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
People who never had known what it was to enter the gate of the Mayor’s yard unless it were to do some menial job now paraded in and out as his confidants.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
Vocabulary lists containing menial
The Handmaid's Tale
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Born a Crime
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
