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Laziness kept him from cleaning his desk.
What does Laziness mean?
Laziness means not wanting to make effort.
Dictionary definition
The habit or state of avoiding effort when effort is needed.
Example sentences
Laziness in a sentence
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The story showed how laziness caused the character to miss a chance.
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The coach explained that planning can help replace laziness with steady effort.
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What does laziness mean?
Laziness means not wanting to make effort.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to laziness?
Idleness is close in meaning to laziness.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for laziness?
Effort contrasts with laziness.
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lay · zee · nis · strongest beat: lay
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WordLaziness.
Partnoun.
MeaningLaziness means not wanting to make effort.
ExampleExample: Laziness kept him from cleaning his desk.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lay · zee · nis
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
Words like Laziness
idlenessIdleness means not being active or working.
sluggishnessSluggishness means moving or acting slowly.
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Hint for students
Laziness means not wanting to make effort.
Common mix-up
Laziness is not the same as effort. Laziness means laziness means not wanting to make effort.
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Read this model sentence: The story showed how laziness caused the character to miss a chance. Clue words: story, showed, how. Underline clue words that show why laziness fits instead of effort. Now write one new sentence that shows laziness without using the word laziness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show laziness?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The story showed how laziness caused the character to miss a chance." Why does laziness fit better than effort?
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