Definition of LAZINESS

laziness

Meanings

Plural: lazinesses

Noun

  • inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
  • relaxed and easy activity
    • "the laziness of the day helped her to relax"
  • apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  • The quality of being lazy

Origin / Etymology

From lazy + -ness.

Synonyms

acedia, indolence, sloth

Scrabble Score: 17

laziness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
laziness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
laziness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

laziness is a valid Words With Friends word