laziness
Translation
laziness, idleness, sloth
Examples
His laziness at work is a problem.
His laziness at work is a problem.
I overcame my laziness and went for a run.
I overcame my laziness and went for a run.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) / ((at sth.)) the quality of being unwilling to work His laziness at work is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idleness, sloth, indolence; Antonyms: diligence, industry, energy
Etymology
From the adjective 'lazy' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ness' as the 'state of being'. So, laziness is the state of being lazy.