Vocabulary Entry

menial

|adjective • noun

adjective

Lacking importance or dignity; related to low-level, trivial tasks.

Example Sentences

"He was assigned menial tasks that nobody else wanted to do."

"Her job was filled with menial duties that offered no challenge."

"The menial work included cleaning and organizing the office."

noun

Example Sentences

"The household employed several menials to assist with various chores."

"In the past, menials would often be found in wealthy households."

"A menial's job is often seen as less important than other roles."