idleness

The word “idleness” has 3 syllables: i-dle-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪdl.nəs/

What is synonym and antonym for idleness?

In the thesaurus, “idleness” has 57 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idleness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idleness

abandonment
abeyance
apathy
dallying
dawdling
desertion
desuetude
dilly-dallying
disuse
dormancy
droning
goldbricking
goof-off time
hibernation
inaction
inactivity
indolence
inertia
inertness
joblessness
languor
lassitude
latency
laze
laziness
lazing
leisure
lethargy
listlessness
loafing
loitering
lolling
lounging
neglect
nonaction
otiosity
own sweet time
pottering
quiescence
shiftlessness
sleepiness
sloth
slothfulness
slouch
slowness
sluggishness
stupor
supineness
time to burn
time to kill
time-wasting
torpidity
torpor
trifling
truancy
unemployment
vegetating

Antonyms for idleness

action
activeness
activity
ambition
animateness
animation
assiduity
assiduousness
briskness
business
busyness
diligence
drive
employment
energy
enterprise
exuberance
go
hustle
industriousness
industry
initiative
jazziness
labor
life
liveliness
lustiness
occupation
pep
peppiness
perseverance
robustness
sprightliness
use
vibrancy
vigor
vim
vitality
vivacity
work

Meanings of idleness

noun
1. The state of being idle; inactivity.
2. The state of being indolent; indolence.
3. Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality.

Example Sentences

Sarah found solace in moments of idleness, allowing her mind to wander freely.
The boss frowned upon any sign of idleness in the workplace, urging employees to stay productive.
Despite her initial intentions to relax, Jane grew restless during periods of idleness.
In some cultures, idleness is seen as a sign of laziness, while in others, it's valued as essential for mental well-being.
The philosopher pondered the nature of human idleness and its role in fostering creativity and reflection.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idleness, such as: abandonment, abeyance, action, activeness, activity, ambition, animateness.

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