idleness

/ˈaɪdəlnəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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