laziness

[ˈleɪzi.nəs]

laziness Definition

the quality of not wanting to work or be active; the quality of being lazy.

Using laziness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "laziness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His laziness is preventing him from achieving his goals.

  • Example

    She was criticized for her laziness at work.

  • Example

    Laziness is a bad habit that can be hard to break.

  • Example

    The company's failure was due to the laziness of its employees.

laziness Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with laziness

  • a person who is very lazy

    Example

    Get up, you lazy bones! It's time to start the day.

  • a day when you do not want to do anything

    Example

    I'm planning a lazy day at home with a good book and some movies.

  • lazy Susan

    a rotating tray placed on a table to aid in distributing food

    Example

    Pass the salt, please. It's on the lazy Susan.

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Summary: laziness in Brief

Laziness [ˈleɪzi.nəs] is the quality of not wanting to work or be active. It is a bad habit that can be hard to break, and can lead to criticism and failure. Synonyms include 'idleness,' 'slothfulness,' and 'inactivity.' Phrases like 'lazy bones' and 'lazy day' describe people or days characterized by laziness.

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