laziness
Translation
laziness, idleness, sloth
Examples
His laziness is the reason he failed.
His laziness is the reason he failed.
I had a moment of pure laziness.
I had a moment of pure laziness.
Grammar Patterns
((laziness)) is... the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy. His laziness at work is a problem.
a feeling of ((laziness)) a state of not wanting to do anything. A feeling of laziness came over me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idleness, sloth, indolence; Antonyms: diligence, industry, energy
Etymology
From the adjective 'lazy' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'hazy, lazy' summer day. The feeling of not wanting to do anything is 'laziness'.