idleness in German
idleness in German is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit — idleness means the state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
idleness in German
Müßiggang
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Stillstand
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Untätigkeit
The state of being idle; inactivity.
Arbeitsunwilligkeit
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Faulheit
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Indolenz
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Trägheit
The state of being indolent; indolence.
Nutzlosigkeit
Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality; vanity; frivolity.
What does "idleness" mean?
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noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
"Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless."
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idleness in a sentence
- Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless.
- The old proverb warns that idleness leads to mischief.
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What is "idleness" in German?
"idleness" in German is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit. idleness means: The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
How do you use "idleness" in a sentence?
Example: "Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless." In German, "idleness" is Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit.
Are there other ways to say "idleness" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "idleness": Müßiggang, Stillstand, Untätigkeit, Arbeitsunwilligkeit, Faulheit, Indolenz.
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