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Idleness
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Simple meaning
What does Idleness mean?
Idleness means not being active or busy.
Dictionary definition
The state of not working, moving, or being active.
Example sentences
Idleness in a sentence
easy
Too much idleness made the afternoon feel slow.
medium
The coach encouraged practice instead of idleness.
hard
The story contrasts idleness with effort to show how the character changes.
Synonyms
Words like Idleness
inactivityA state of not being active.
lazinessA habit of avoiding effort.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Idleness word family
Base word
idleness
noun
idleness
Base form.
adjective
idle
Not active or not being used.
adverb
idly
In a way that is not active or purposeful.
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Quick practice
Try Idleness
Practice 1
What does idleness mean?
Idleness means inactivity or lack of work.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to idleness?
Inactivity is closest in meaning to idleness.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses idleness correctly?
This sentence correctly uses idleness as lack of activity.
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