workaday

adjective

ˈwər-kə-ˌdā How to pronounce workaday (audio)
Definition of workadaynext
1
as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events just a workaday guy living a workaday life

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2
as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life workaday matters such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping

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3
as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions a workaday outfit that I could afford to get dirty

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Recent Examples of workaday But for workaday journalists, the cost of a muted campaign is significant. — Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020 Most of us are just workaday guys relying on a daily wage to support their families. — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2020 In that regard, at least, producer-director Stanley Nelson’s film does a service, introducing a general audience to Davis’ remarkable narrative, albeit in a mostly workaday fashion. — Howard Reich, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2019 Fleck dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, but his workaday existence is anything but funny. — John Wenzel, The Know, 3 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for workaday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workaday
  1. ordinary
  2. mundane
  3. casual
  4. normal
  5. everyday
  6. informal
  7. usual
  8. typical
Adjective
  • Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?
    — JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • The missing leaders come from the messy middle—those steadfast, seasoned managers navigating between visionary ambitions and everyday mundane execution—who determine if organizational change succeeds or fails.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • So people are usually surprised to see Rahma capturing footage on the side, sometimes of a guest, the setup, or the mundane bits in between.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • The brand’s versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • His pursuit of Gretzky has captured the attention of many casual hockey fans, helping with tune-in for the NHL.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • The facilities have to make sure the calorie intake of the people who are fasting remains the same, so the first meal would be a normal breakfast while sunset would require a double tray of dinner.
    — Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Newsweek contacted the Department of Defense for further comment via email outside of normal office hours.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Dyrholm doesn’t only try to encounter her characters with openness but also people in her everyday life.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of everyday
Adjective
  • This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.
    — Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • Several key figures - see Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker - are now into the twilights of their respective careers and so Guardiola’s team have been unable to play its usual style of high-energy, high-intensity soccer.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Billy Martin, his usual go-to guy, was now managing the A’s, and Stick was right there, serving as his top Yankees advisor.
    — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tray Feeders Tray feeders are flat platforms with bird seed in them that typical hang from a hook or sit on your deck.
    — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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