Laziness

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪzi.nəs/

Definitions of laziness

noun a state of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example Sentences

A1 Laziness is not a good habit.

A2 Her laziness prevented her from completing the task on time.

B1 Procrastination is often a result of laziness.

B2 Overcoming laziness requires discipline and motivation.

C1 His laziness at work has started to affect his performance.

C2 The manager's tolerance for laziness is very low in this company.

Examples of laziness in a Sentence

formal Laziness is often seen as a hindrance to productivity in the workplace.

informal I can't stand my brother's laziness when it comes to helping out with chores.

slang Stop being so lazy and get off the couch!

figurative Procrastination is the cousin of laziness, so it's important to stay motivated and focused.

Grammatical Forms of laziness

• past tense: was lazy
• plural: lazinesses
• comparative: lazier
• superlative: laziest
• present tense: is lazy
• future tense: will be lazy
• perfect tense: has been lazy
• continuous tense: is being lazy
• singular: laziness
• positive degree: lazy
• infinitive: to be lazy
• gerund: being lazy
• participle: lazy

Origin and Evolution of laziness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'laziness' originated from the Middle English word 'lasinesse' which was derived from the Old French word 'laisser', meaning 'to be idle or let go'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'laziness' has retained its original meaning of being unwilling to work or use energy, but it has also developed a negative connotation of being slothful or unproductive.