laziness (n.)

  1. inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

    [ Syn: indolence ]

  2. relaxed and easy activity; the laziness of the day helped her to relax'

  3. apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)

    [ Syn: sloth , acedia ]

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