laziness

• Существительное, описывающее состояние бездеятельности или нежелания работать, часто связанное с расслабленным или апатичным отношением, и исторически олицетворяющее один из семи смертных грехов.

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.

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1. Dislike of workB1formal

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

   Лень

   • 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.

   Синонимыidlenessindolenceinertialethargylistlessnessshiftlessnessslothsluggishnesstorpor

   Антонимыassiduitydiligenceindustriousness

2. Relaxed easeB2informal

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

   Неспешность

   • 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.

   Синонимыeaseleisurerelaxationrestfulness

   Антонимыdiligenceindustriousnessvigor

3. Spiritual apathyC1formal

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

   Духовная апатия

   • 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.

   Синонимыacediasloth

   Антонимыdiligencefervorzeal