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- [ahy-dl-nis]
- /ˈaɪ dl nɪs/
- /ˈaɪdlnɪs/
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- [ahy-dl-nis]
- /ˈaɪ dl nɪs/
Definitions of idleness word
- noun idleness the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce. 1
- noun idleness The state of being idle; inactivity. 1
- noun idleness laziness 1
- noun idleness The state of being indolent; indolence. 0
- noun idleness Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality. 0
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Origin of idleness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; idle + -ness
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Parts of speech for Idleness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
idleness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idleness
noun idleness
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- torpidity — inactive or sluggish.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- slouch — to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
- truancy — the act or state of being truant.
Antonyms for idleness
noun idleness
- vigor — active strength or force.
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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