C2
idleness vs indolence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| idlenessnoun/ˈaɪ.dəl.nəs/ | Meaning the state of doing no work or nothing useful | Goes with — | Example After years of hard work, he enjoyed a few weeks of idleness at the beach. |
| indolencenoun/ˈɪn.də.ləns/ | Meaning the habit of avoiding work and effort because you prefer to rest | Goes with sheer indolence | Example The teacher blamed the boy's poor grades on sheer indolence. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His habitual annoyed everyone in the office.