noun A2 Elementary Uncommon

laziness

LAY-zee-nuhs

Laziness (noun) means Unwillingness to work or make an effort. Example: “Pure laziness kept him from finishing the report on time.”

noun

Unwillingness to work or make an effort.

"Pure laziness kept him from finishing the report on time."

"She blamed her laziness on the summer heat."

How to use laziness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quality or habit of avoiding effort or work.

lazinesses plural

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Pure _____ kept him from finishing the report on time.

From "lazy" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

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What does “laziness” mean?

The word “laziness” means unwillingness to work or make an effort. In plain terms, the quality or habit of avoiding effort or work.

How do you pronounce “laziness”?

“Laziness” is pronounced LAY-zee-nuhs (/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “laziness” in a sentence?

Here is “laziness” used in a sentence: “Pure laziness kept him from finishing the report on time.”

What part of speech is “laziness”?

“Laziness” is a noun.

Is “laziness” a common word?

“Laziness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

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