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idleness
nounfeminineinformalcommon/vɐ.ˈdja.ʒɐ̃j̃/va·di·a·gem
Definitions
2-1
The action or habit of being idle; the state of someone who does not work and spends time in leisure or unproductive activities.
Usage examples
“The young man was accused of idleness for spending his days in the square.”
“Idleness was frowned upon in that hard-working community.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
accused of idlenesschronic idleness
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The action or habit of idling; the state of being idle, not working, or spending time doing nothing useful.
Usage examples
“The boss fired him because of his constant loafing.”
“On that summer afternoon, he gave himself over to loafing on the beach.”
Common combinations
life of loafingstop loafing