Motivation And Engagement Vocabulary

noun the state of being idle; laziness or inactivity

• Idleness is often seen as a waste of time and resources in the workplace.
• Stop your idleness and start being productive!
• Quit your idleness and get off your butt!
• Idleness is like a stagnant pond, breeding mosquitoes of laziness and complacency.

adjective describing a lack of enthusiasm or interest

• The employee seemed unenthusiastic about the new project during the meeting.
• She was feeling unenthusiastic about going to the party.
• I'm so unenthusiastic about this class, it's so boring.
• His unenthusiastic response was like a wet blanket on the conversation.