IDLENESS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word idleness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IDLENESS
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loafing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • having no employment | ||||||||
inactivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being inactive • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • being inactive; being less active | ||||||||
indolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • inactivity resulting from a dislike of work | ||||||||
inertness | nounn | |||||||
noun • immobility by virtue of being inert | ||||||||
laziness | nounn | |||||||
noun • inactivity resulting from a dislike of work • relaxed and easy activity • apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins) | ||||||||
leisure | nounn | |||||||
noun • time available for ease and relaxation • freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity | ||||||||
slothfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disinclination to work or exert yourself | ||||||||
sluggishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • the pace of things that move relatively slowly • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||||
unemployment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being unemployed or not having a job | ||||||||
faineance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work | ||||||||
groundlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of lacking substance or value | ||||||||
idling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • having no employment |