Idlehood

Quick meaning: Idlehood is a noun meaning (rare) The state or condition of being idle; a habit of idling; idleness.

Meaning

(rare) The state or condition of being idle; a habit of idling; idleness.

Example Sentences

Planned Idlehood

But he didn't even seem to enjoy his idlehood.

[…] laborers contented with their condition, lest they should grow dissatisfied and refuse to work any longer to support a certain number of their fellow beings is a state of idlehood; […]

It is but too clearly proved and too sadly illustrated in the experience and lives of many ministers, who lay down, half gladly, half reluctantly, the weapons of the old struggle whenever the shelter of the manse is gained - who allow the old ideals of self - culture and self-discipline to fade away and get utterly lost sight of amid the engrossing cares or drowsy idlehood of professional life.

Synonyms for idlehood

Depending on context, synonyms include idledom, idleness, idleship.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include idle, idlehead, idling, idledom, loafing, unactivity.

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