Slave Driver

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /sleɪv ˈdraɪvər/

Definitions of slave driver

noun a person who supervises and controls workers, especially through threats or harsh treatment

Example Sentences

A1 The slave driver made the workers work long hours without breaks.

A2 The slave driver was known for being very demanding and strict with the employees.

B1 The company's CEO was often referred to as a slave driver for pushing his employees to their limits.

B2 The project manager was seen as a slave driver by his team due to his relentless pursuit of perfection.

C1 The dictator was a ruthless slave driver, forcing his subjects to work under harsh conditions.

C2 The film director was known for being a slave driver on set, pushing the actors and crew to their absolute best.

Examples of slave driver in a Sentence

formal The overseer on the plantation was known as a strict slave driver.

informal My boss is a real slave driver, always pushing us to work harder.

slang That supervisor is a total slave driver, making us work overtime every day.

figurative The relentless deadlines felt like they were being enforced by a slave driver.

Grammatical Forms of slave driver

past tense

enslaved

plural

slave drivers

comparative

more slave driver

superlative

most slave driver

present tense

drives slaves

future tense

will drive slaves

perfect tense

has driven slaves

continuous tense

is driving slaves

singular

slave driver

positive degree

slave driver

infinitive

to slave drive

gerund

slave driving

participle

driven

Origin and Evolution of slave driver

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'slave driver' originated from the practice of overseers or supervisors who were responsible for managing and directing the work of slaves on plantations or in other labor-intensive settings.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'slave driver' has evolved to also refer to any person who is perceived as being excessively demanding or harsh in their treatment of others, often in a metaphorical sense outside of literal slavery contexts.