word
Laziness
LAY-zee-nuhs
/ˈleɪziːnʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
laziness
Dictionary meaning
Apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins).
Examples
- The laziness of the day helped me relax.
Synonyms: sloth
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