Müßiggang — meaning in English

English meaning

• idleness noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
• indolence noun Habitual laziness or sloth.
• sloth noun Laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort.

Senses

Müßiggang is used for these senses in English:

• dolce far niente Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, the enjoyment of idleness.
• idleness The state of being idle; inactivity.
• indolence Habitual laziness or sloth.
• sloth (uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.

indolence — full definition

1. noun Habitual laziness or sloth.
2. noun Lack of pain in a tumour.
3. noun A state in which one feels no pain or is indifferent to it; a lack of any feeling.
4. noun A state of repose in which neither pain nor pleasure is experienced.

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