laziness
|la/zi/ness|
B2
/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/
(lazy)
unwilling to work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'laziness' originates from the Old English word 'lǣs,' where 'lǣs' meant 'weak or feeble.'
Historical Evolution
'lǣs' changed from the Old English word 'lǣs' and eventually became the modern English word 'lazy,' from which 'laziness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weak or feeble,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwillingness to work or use energy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness.
His laziness prevented him from finishing the project on time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39