Ploddery
/ˈplɒdəri/noun
The act or habit of plodding; slow, laborious progress.
Did you know?Ploddery is an archaic noun formed from “plodder,” a person who advances heavily and laboriously, but the deeper origin of “plod” remains uncertain and may be imitative.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
plodden
“To walk heavily or move laboriously; an early form of “plod.””
16th–17th Century
English
plodder
“A person who plods or works with slow, persistent effort.”
17th Century
English
ploddery
“The act or habit of plodding; laborious slow progress.”
19th Century
English
ploddery
“An archaic or dialectal noun for tedious, painstaking advancement.”
Modern English
English
ploddery
“Rare word meaning persistent, heavy, or monotonously slow effort.”