Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪr.lɪŋ/
noun a person who works purely for material reward, especially a person willing to perform menial or unpleasant tasks
A1 The hireling worked at the farm picking fruits.
A2 The hireling was hired to clean the office every evening.
B1 The company hired a hireling to assist with data entry tasks.
B2 The wealthy businessman had many hirelings to attend to his every need.
C1 The hireling was well-compensated for his loyalty and discretion.
C2 The hireling proved to be invaluable in handling sensitive information for the organization.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a hireling
A1 The hireling worker completed the task.
A2 The company hired a hireling employee to help with the project.
B1 The manager was criticized for hiring hireling staff instead of full-time employees.
B2 The hireling consultant provided valuable insights into the market trends.
C1 The hireling contractor was paid a high hourly rate for their specialized skills.
C2 The CEO was known for only hiring hireling executives with impressive track records.
formal The company decided to hire a hireling to help with the overflow of work.
informal I heard they're bringing in a hireling to cover for Bob while he's on vacation.
slang The boss is always bringing in hirelings to do the dirty work.
figurative In the game of politics, he was seen as a hireling of the opposing party.
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