Laziness synonyms

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indolence
Habitual laziness; sloth.
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neglectfulness
The characteristic of being neglectful.
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lethargy
A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion or interest; loosely, sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]
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slackness
The state of being slack; the quality of having slack.
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heaviness
A heavy quality or state
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languor
(Uncountable) dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigor; stagnation
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lackadaisicalness
The state or quality of being lackadaisical.
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otioseness
Quality of being otiose.
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apathy
Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.
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industriousness (antonym)
The quality of being industrious; diligence.
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carelessness (related)
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slothfulness
(Uncountable) The state or quality of being slothful.
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inactivity
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.
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sluggishness
The property of being sluggish, unable or unwilling to act quickly.
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inertia
The resistance of a body to changes in its momentum. Because of inertia, a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion continues moving in a straight line and at a constant speed, unless a force is applied to it. Mass can be considered a measure of a body's inertia.
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inertness
(Chemistry) Quality of being unreactive with other chemical compounds or elements.
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drowsiness
State of being drowsy.
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supineness
The state of being supine
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passivity
The state or quality of being passive; esp., inaction, inertia, submissiveness, etc.
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languidness
The property of being languid.
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languorousness
The quality of being languorous.
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laggardliness
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otiosity
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laxness
The property of being lax, lacking strictness.
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negligence
An act or omission showing such lack of care.
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sleepiness
The property of being sleepy.
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remissness
The characteristic of being remiss; carelessness; negligence; tardiness.
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stupidity
(Countable) An act that is stupid.
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dormancy
The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.
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torpescence
The quality or state or being torpescent.
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leadenness
The quality of being leaden.
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dreaminess
The characteristic of being dreamy.
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stolidity
The property of being stolid; unemotionality.
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somnolence
A state of drowsiness; sleepiness.
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somnolency
(Dated) somnolence; drowsiness
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somnolescence
Drowsiness, tending to sleep
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indifference
Lack of importance, meaning, or worth
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unconcern
Lack of concern, or worry
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laggardness
The quality or state of being a laggard.
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dilatoriness
The state or quality of being dilatory.
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tardiness
(Uncountable) The state or quality of being tardy.
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shiftlessness
The property of being shiftless.
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deliberateness
The state or property of being deliberate
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leisureliness
The property of being leisurely.
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action (antonym)
Organized activity to accomplish an objective:
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promptitude (antonym)
The quality of being prompt; alacrity.
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agility (antonym)
The definition of agility refers to mental quickness and sharpness.
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idleness (related)
The state of being idle; inactivity.
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acedia
Apathy; a lack of care or interest; indifference
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ennui
Weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest; boredom
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lassitude
Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.
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torpor
Torpor is the state of being inactive or having apathy.
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energy (antonym)
The capacity for work or vigorous activity:
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willingness (antonym)
The state of being willing
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diligence (antonym)
Diligence is defined as determination and careful effort.
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activity (antonym)
The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.
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liveliness (antonym)
The quality of being lively; animation; energy.
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industry (antonym)
A sector of an economy:
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hard-work (antonym)
Something requiring lots of effort to do, either physical, mentally or emotionally; labor; toil.
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sloth
A group of bears.
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sluggardness
The quality or state of being lazy
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industrious (related)
The quality or state of being lazy
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fecklessness (related)
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self-indulgence (related)
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selfishness (related)
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thoughtlessness (related)
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egotism (related)
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rudeness (related)
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forgetfulness (related)
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stubbornness (related)
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dullness
(Of an edge) bluntness.
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listlessness
The state of being listless; indifference; lethargy.
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  • Nor did the laziness which made him unwilling to sit down to his desk prevent him from giving instruction or entertainment orally.

  • Pure laziness is one of the most common reasons for going to bed with remnants still lingering on the eyes and lips.

  • I think a lot of it comes down to laziness.

  • Some of it was laziness: I didn't want to prepare different meals for different family members.

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