English · Emotions & Feelings
laziness
ˈleɪzinəs
[ˈleɪzinəs]
unwillingness to work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The quality of being unwilling to make an effort.
Example
His laziness caused him to miss deadlines.
His laziness caused him to miss deadlines.
Etymology
From 'lazy' plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the trait of avoiding effort.