idleness
0 antonyms and opposites of idleness, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
How to use idleness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a life of idleness
periods of idleness
Etymology
From Old English idelnes, built on idle + -ness.
Full origin of idleness →Frequently asked questions
What does “idleness” mean?
The word “idleness” means the state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity. In plain terms, a period or state of having nothing productive to do.
How do you pronounce “idleness”?
“Idleness” is pronounced EYE-duhl-nuhs (/ˈaɪdəlnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “idleness” in a sentence?
Here is “idleness” used in a sentence: “Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless.”
What part of speech is “idleness”?
“Idleness” is a noun.
Where does the word “idleness” come from?
The word “idleness” comes from Old English. From Old English idelnes, built on idle + -ness.