idleness in Latin
idleness in Latin is ōtium, dēsidia — idleness means the state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
idleness in Latin
ōtium
The state of being idle; inactivity.
dēsidia
The state of being indolent; indolence.
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 Latin?
"idleness" in Latin is ōtium, dēsidia. 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 Latin, "idleness" is ōtium, dēsidia.
Are there other ways to say "idleness" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "idleness": ōtium, dēsidia.
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