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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

idleness

/ˈɪdlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does idleness mean?

noun

The state of being idle; a lack of activity or productivity. A person who is idle may not be working or engaged in any activity.

Example

"The idleness of the summer months made it difficult for the farmer to get his crops harvested on time."

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