Idle and Listless

Idle

Idle adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.
Usage example: an idle employee who always seems to be either on break or at lunch

Listless is a synonym for idle in lazy topic. In some cases you can use "Listless" instead an adjective "Idle".

Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly

Listless

Listless adjective - Lacking bodily energy or motivation.

Idle is a synonym for listless in indolent topic. Sometimes you can use "Idle" instead an adjective "Listless".

Nearby Word: listlessly
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