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laziness

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈleɪzinəs/

laziness means: Not wanting to work or make an effort.

noun

AVOIDING EFFORTB1

Not wanting to work or make an effort.

  • Laziness stopped him doing his homework.
  • She blamed her unfinished chores on laziness.
  • Was it laziness or simply a lack of sleep?

Similar words: idleness

Opposites: diligence

Common phrases: sheer laziness, out of laziness, laziness at work, pure laziness

Questions about laziness

What does laziness mean?

Not wanting to work or make an effort.

What is laziness in other languages?

Türkçe: tembellik · Español: pereza · Français: paresse · Deutsch: Faulheit · Italiano: pigrizia · 日本語: 怠惰

How do you pronounce laziness?

It is pronounced /ˈleɪzinəs/.

How do you use laziness in a sentence?

Laziness stopped him doing his homework. She blamed her unfinished chores on laziness.

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