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Too much idleness made the afternoon feel slow.
What does Idleness mean?
Idleness means not being active or busy.
Dictionary definition
The state of not working, moving, or being active.
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The coach encouraged practice instead of idleness.
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The story contrasts idleness with effort to show how the character changes.
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What does idleness mean?
Idleness means inactivity or lack of work.
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Which word is closest in meaning to idleness?
Inactivity is closest in meaning to idleness.
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Idleness
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WordIdleness.
Partnoun.
MeaningIdleness means not being active or busy.
ExampleExample: Too much idleness made the afternoon feel slow.
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- Syllables
- eye · dul · nis
- Strongest beat
- eye
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on eye.
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Synonyms
Words like Idleness
inactivityA state of not being active.
lazinessA habit of avoiding effort.
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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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