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Idler (Noun)

Meaning

Person who does no work; "a lazy bum".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The idler spent most of his days lounging on the couch, watching TV and eating junk food.
  • His friends considered him an idler, always coming up with excuses to avoid helping out with group projects.
  • After losing his job, he became an idler, relying on his parents to support him financially.
  • The idler was known for his ability to do absolutely nothing for hours on end, a skill he had honed over years of practice.
  • Despite his potential, he was content being an idler, preferring to spend his days playing video games rather than pursuing a career.

Synonyms

  • Do-nothing
  • Layabout
  • Bum
  • Loafer

Hyponyms

  • Dillydallier
  • Laggard
  • Good-for-nothing
  • Mope
  • Woolgatherer
  • Lagger
  • Shirker
  • Dilly-dallier
  • Drone
  • Goof-off
  • No-account
  • Ne'er-do-well
  • Slug
  • Slugabed
  • Good-for-naught
  • Lounger
  • Trailer
  • Poke

Related Words

  • Idle (verb)
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