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Idleness

Description:

Idleness refers to the state or quality of being inactive, unoccupied, or not busy. It is the absence of work, activity, or purposeful engagement.

Examples:

Noun:

1. After completing all her tasks, she indulged in a moment of idleness.
2. Long periods of idleness can lead to feelings of restlessness and boredom.
3. His perpetual idleness prevented him from making any progress in his career.

Adjective:

1. The idleness of the summer season allowed for leisurely walks on the beach.
2. It's important to find a balance between work and idleness to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
3. Some people view idleness as a luxury, while others perceive it as a waste of time.

Adverb:

1. She watched idly as the hours passed by in idleness.
2. The workers sat idly, waiting for further instructions.
3. He spent the weekend idly browsing the internet.

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