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inactivity vs laziness

laziness vs inactivity

inactivity and laziness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inactivity Yes No No No
laziness Yes No No No
As nouns, laziness is a hyponym of inactivity; that is, laziness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inactivity:
  • inactivity: a disposition to remain inactive or inert
  • laziness: inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Other hyponyms of inactivity include flatness, languor, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness, restfulness, passiveness, passivity, indolence.
inactivity (noun) laziness (noun)
being inactive; being less active apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
a disposition to remain inactive or inert relaxed and easy activity
the state of being inactive inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Difference between inactivity and laziness

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