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laziness

nounfeminine/pɾɨˈɣisɐ/high

pre·gui·ça

Definition

Unwillingness to work or make an effort; idleness, sloth.
He was overcome by laziness and spent the whole day in bed.
Sometimes, a little laziness on a Sunday is perfectly acceptable.
Common collocations
to feel lazyto overcome lazinessa bout of laziness

Etymology

Do latim 'pigritia' (preguiça, indolência).

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