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Meaning of idler
A person who spends their time avoiding work or effort.
Etymology of idler
The word "idler" comes from the Old English word "idol", which means "inactive" or "at leisure", and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun.
Historically, the term has been used to describe people who are unemployed or underemployed, often through no fault of their own.
Over time, the word has taken on a more negative connotation, implying a lack of motivation or a tendency to avoid work.
Synonyms
loafer
slacker
lazybones
layabout
sluggard
do-nothing
idle person
ne'er-do-well
good-for-nothing
vagabond
vagrant
tramp
beggar
idler
shirker
malingerer
goldbricker
drone
parasite
sponger
freeloader
loungers
laggard
straggler
dawdler
lingerer
procrastinator
delinquent
lout
loafer
vagabond
indolent
inert
slothful
sluggish
torpid
apathetic
lethargic
indifferent
unconcerned
uninterested
Definitions
- A person who does not work, especially one who is able to live without working because they have a lot of money.
- A machine or device that is used to support or guide something, especially a wheel or axle in a machine.
- In music, a part of a stringed instrument that guides the strings.
Usage Examples
- The idler spent most of his days lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun.
- As a child, she was often scolded for being an idler, preferring to read books rather than help with chores.
- The company was forced to lay off several idlers who were not pulling their weight.
Antonyms
worker
toiler
laborer
employee
staffer
team player
go-getter
achiever
high-achiever
overachiever
perfectionist
diligent
industrious
hardworking
conscientious
meticulous
thorough
zealous
enthusiastic
motivated
driven
ambitious
eager
willing
cooperative
collaborative