LAZINESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

laziness

noun

Definition of laziness

as in inertia

an inclination not to do work or engage in activities although she often talks about ambitious household projects, nothing even gets started because of her chronic laziness

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Recent Examples of laziness The internet has become a hotbed for the monetization of almost anything, and as media literacy is in decline — likely not as a result of laziness, but rather overwhelm — it’s never been easier to convert this overwhelm into sales. — Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026 And his laziness has long outstripped his loyalty to the queen. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 From the outside, and often from the inside too, this looks like laziness — proof that the person just isn’t trying. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 The laziness of the old-fashioned suitcase switcheroo device is part of the movie’s charm. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 However, this mentality of laziness is rapidly fading. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Impatience is a form of laziness, and the cure for impatience is to slow way down. — Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

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inertia

Noun

The Torcal’s response on-center is deliberately somewhat muted, progressing as the driver turns the wheel, helping maintain the illusion that the Torcal’s mere inertia is sufficient to carry it through irregularities in the path ahead.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
The air temperature did not change much, probably due to the thermal inertia of the surrounding water.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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