otiose
- adjective
- /ˈoʊʃoʊs/
- Literature
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ocioso
- She grew frustrated with her otiose colleague, who rarely contributed to the workload.
Examples
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The otiose student rarely attends classes.
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His otiose attitude made it difficult for the team to complete the project on time.
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The report criticized the board members for their otiose approach to urgent problems.
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He has become otiose in his old age.
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His otiose attitude towards his responsibilities frustrated his boss and let down the entire team.
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She found her otiose coworker increasingly annoying because he contributed nothing to their shared project.
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The committee was criticized for its otiose discussions that led to no actionable decisions.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not willing to work or make an effort
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4.4
Not feeling interest or energy to do something
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8.4
A person who is lazy and unwilling to work or try
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8.6
Showing little energy or interest and doing things slowly and carelessly
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7.2
Not willing to work and often inactive
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8.0
Not wanting to work or try hard
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9.1
Very lazy and not willing to do any work or help
Not willing to work or make effort
Not willing to do any work most of the time
Not willing to do a job or make an effort
Not working hard and often lazy
Antonyms
How Lazy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word otiose comes from Latin otiosus, from otium meaning 'leisure' or 'free time', so it paints a picture of being 'idle' and not wanting to work. That's why otiose can describe a person who is 'lazy' or unwilling to make an effort.