laziness

• Nom désignant l'état d'inactivité ou le refus de travailler, souvent lié à une attitude détendue ou apathique, et historiquement personnifiant l'un des sept péchés capitaux.

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.

indénombrable

1. Dislike of workB1formal

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

   Paresse

   • 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.

   Synonymesidlenessindolenceinertialethargylistlessnessshiftlessnessslothsluggishnesstorpor

   Antonymesassiduitydiligenceindustriousness

2. Relaxed easeB2informal

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

   Nonchalance décontractée

   • 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.

   Synonymeseaseleisurerelaxationrestfulness

   Antonymesdiligenceindustriousnessvigor

3. Spiritual apathyC1formal

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

   Apathie spirituelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesacediasloth

   Antonymesdiligencefervorzeal