laziness

• Substantiv, das den Zustand der Untätigkeit oder die Abneigung, sich anzustrengen, beschreibt, oft verbunden mit einer entspannten oder apathischen Haltung; historisch verkörpert es eine der sieben Todsünden.

A noun describing a state of inactivity or unwillingness to work, often associated with a relaxed or apathetic attitude, and historically personified as one of the seven deadly sins.

unzählbar

1. Dislike of workB1formal

   A state of inactivity caused by an unwillingness to exert effort or perform tasks.

   Faulheit

   • His laziness prevented him from finishing the assignment on time.
   • She was criticized for her laziness at work.
   • Overcoming laziness is the first step to productivity.

   Synonymeidlenessindolenceinertialethargylistlessnessshiftlessnessslothsluggishnesstorpor

   Antonymeassiduitydiligenceindustriousness

2. Relaxed easeB2informal

   A state of being relaxed and unhurried, often associated with leisure or comfort.

   Gemächlichkeit

   • Sunday afternoons are for pure laziness and doing nothing.
   • He enjoyed the laziness of a long summer vacation.
   • There is a certain charm in the laziness of a quiet afternoon.

   Synonymeeaseleisurerelaxationrestfulness

   Antonymediligenceindustriousnessvigor

3. Spiritual apathyC1formal

   A lack of effort or concern in pursuing moral or virtuous actions, historically considered one of the seven deadly sins.

   Spirituelle Apathie

   • In medieval theology, laziness was seen as a sin that leads to spiritual decay.
   • The monk warned against the dangers of laziness in one's spiritual life.
   • Laziness, as a deadly sin, represents a failure to do good.

   Synonymeacediasloth

   Antonymediligencefervorzeal