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
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