Idleness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Idleness is a noun meaning The state of being idle; inactivity.
Meaning
The state of being idle; inactivity.
More Meanings
- The state of being indolent; indolence.
- Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality; vanity; frivolity.
Example Sentences
For either they be puffed vp vvith pride, / Or fraught vvith enuie that their galls do ſvvell, / Or they their dayes to ydleneſſe diuide, / Or drovvnded lie in pleaſures vvaſtefull vvell, / In vvhich like Moldvvarps [i.e., moles] nouſling ſtill they lurke, / Vnmyndfull of chiefe parts of manlineſſe, / And do themſelues for vvant of other vvorke, / Vaine votaries of laeſie loue profeſſe, […]
Word Forms
- idlenesses
Synonyms for idleness
Depending on context, synonyms include loafing, faineance, idling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loafing, faineance, sloth, laziness, inactivity, inaction.
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