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FAINEANTS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word faineants. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word faineants. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FAINEANTS

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apathetic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• showing little or no emotion or animation

• marked by a lack of interest

idle
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• not in action or at work

noun

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

adjective satellite

• without a basis in reason or fact

• not in active use

• silly or trivial

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not yielding a return

• not having a job

verb

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

inactive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

adjective satellite

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

indolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disinclined to work or exertion

• (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless

inert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unable to move or resist motion

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• slow and apathetic

languid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking spirit or liveliness

lazy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moving slowly and gently

• disinclined to work or exertion

negligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

shiftless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative

slothful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disinclined to work or exertion

sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

Best Hypernyms For FAINEANTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for faineants, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for APATHETIC

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