| 单词 | thesaurus/idle |
| 释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofidlein EnglishidleThesaurus>having no clear plan or purpose>idle These are words and phrases related toidle. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of idle. HAVING NO CLEAR PLAN OR PURPOSE“I heard they’re getting a divorce?” “Oh, come off it: that’s just idle speculation.” Synonyms and examples aimlessmainlydisapproving He was just aimless and confused after being let go from his position. directionless The party was plagued with weak and directionless leaders who had no clue how to govern. purposeless The job left him feeling unfulfiled and purposeless. adrift His son has just been utterly adrift since leaving university. empty After losing him, I just feel empty inside. rudderless The company was rudderless after the resignation of the CEO. desultoryformal We tired of his desultory chatter immediately. Antonym and example full She led a long and full life. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofidle. Learn moreIf someone or something hasno clear plan or purpose, you can say they are aimless. NOT ACTIVE OR WORKINGWhile your computer is idle, the screen may dim - this is normal. Synonyms and examples inactive If you haven’t voted in the last two elections, we consider you inactive and remove you from the electoral roll. dormant The plants will stay dormant throughout the winter. latent Many people in the region have latent tuberculosis. quiescentformal The extremist group was politically quiescent but very socially active. moribundformaldisapproving The family business is now moribund. fallow Their manager was nervous, because the band had never gone through such a long fallow period before. Antonym and example active She likes to stay active. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofidle. Learn moreWhen someone or something isnot active or working, you can say they are inactive. NOT WILLING TO WORK OR USE EFFORTHe's an able student, just idle. Synonyms and examples lazydisapproving He's one of the laziest people I've ever met. indolent Some of my classmates are indolent in their health habits. slothfulliterary Television and video games have bred a generation of slothful teens. work-shyUKdisapproving I don't want your work-shy cousin living with us indefinitely! lethargic I felt very lethargic after such a big lunch. shiftlessdisapproving He's so shiftless he'll never make it through school. unambitious What work she needs just seems to come to her. You'll never meet a more unambitious person in your life. bone idleUK He's so bone idle he won't even move from the couch. Antonyms and examples industrious She was an industrious worker and good student. energetic Her new medication made her feel more energetic. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofidle. See also laze have time to kill have time on your hands be at a loose endUKinformal wait around hang around (somewhere)informal twiddle your thumbs idle away while away knock aroundiinformal lie aroundinformal sit aroundinformal stand aroundinformal lounge around bum aroundinformal sitting (around) on your backsideslangdisapproving loafinformal veg outinformal Learn moreIf someone is lazy, they arenot willing to work or use effortto do something. If a personspends time doing nothing or very little, you can say they are lazing. |
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