idleness
/ˈaɪdəlnəs/
noun
- The state of not doing anything; lack of activity or work.
- He regretted his idleness and decided to find a job.
- The factory's idleness during the strike caused financial losses.
- After a week of idleness, she felt restless and bored.
- The quality of being lazy or avoiding work.
- Idleness is often seen as a bad habit in many cultures.
- His idleness annoyed his parents, who wanted him to help around the house.
- She overcame her idleness and started exercising every morning.
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