Definition
idlesses
noun
- plural of idleness; the state or quality of being idle; lack of activity or employment
Usage: countable plural form, though 'idleness' is typically used as an uncountable noun
Examples
- The long summer idlesses gave the children plenty of time to play outdoors.
- He struggled with periods of idlesses after losing his job.
- The idlesses of retirement suited her perfectly.
- During the idlesses between projects, the team reorganized the office.
- She filled her idlesses with reading and gardening.