Idler

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪd.lər/

Definitions of idler

noun a person who avoids work or spends time in an aimless or lazy manner

Example Sentences

A1 The idler sat on the park bench all day.

A2 The idler was always late for work.

B1 The idler spent his days lounging around and doing nothing productive.

B2 The idler's lack of motivation led to him losing his job.

C1 The idler's laziness was a constant source of frustration for his colleagues.

C2 The idler's propensity for procrastination ultimately hindered his career advancement.

Examples of idler in a Sentence

formal The idler spent his days lounging around without any purpose.

informal That guy is such an idler, he never does anything productive.

slang Don't be an idler, get off your butt and do something!

figurative The idler is like a ship without a sail, drifting aimlessly through life.

Grammatical Forms of idler

• plural: idlers
• comparative: more idle
• superlative: most idle
• present tense: idle
• future tense: will idle
• perfect tense: has idled
• continuous tense: is idling
• singular: idler
• positive degree: idle
• infinitive: to idle
• gerund: idling
• participle: idled

Origin and Evolution of idler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'idler' originated from the Old English word 'ideler', which was derived from the Old High German word 'idelari'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'idler' has evolved from simply meaning 'idle' or 'lazy' to also refer to someone who avoids work or is unproductive.