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idleness
Noun
This term carries a strong negative connotation of wasted potential or moral failing, often linked to laziness or a lack of ambition. It suggests a void of productivity that is detrimental to the individual or society. As an uncountable noun, it describes a general state or quality. It does not have a plural form and requires partitive constructions like "a period of idleness" or "a streak of idleness" when referring to specific instances.
Meanings
Noun
The state of not working or being inactive, often characterized by a lack of purpose or productivity.
"His long years of idleness had left him without any professional skills."