Definition

A person who avoids work or spends time doing nothing; someone who is lazy or inactive.

Example

He was often seen as an idler, spending his days lounging in the park instead of looking for a job.

Conversation

Have you noticed that guy at the coffee shop who just sits there all day?

Yeah, he seems like such an idler, just wasting time.

I wonder if he ever gets anything done at all.

Probably not! Some people just prefer to be lazy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Idler → The word originates from the Old English 'ideler', which means lazy or inactive. It refers to a person who is not engaged in work or activity.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'inactive' or 'lazy' — that's why an idler is a person who doesn't engage in work.

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