Meaning of idleness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪdlnəs/

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  1. Noun

    idleness

    Definitions

    1. having no employment

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work

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